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tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/193465001The Press Gallery 77: The Magic Eight Ball editionSat, 28 Feb 2015 05:26:03 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-77-the-magic-eight-ball-edition
00:28:50Edmonton JournalnoIt’s hard to predict the future in Alberta, where warnings of a budget deficit turn in a span of weeks into the promise of budget surplus.
The Press Gallery, the Journal’s weekly politics podcast, looks at the week’s surprisingly good news third quarter financial update and the warnings from Alberta Finance minister Robin Campbell about tough times still to come.
Provincial affairs reporters Karen Kleiss and Mariam Ibrahim joined host Sarah O’Donnell and city columnist Paula Simons to talk about the dramatic swings in the budget forecast.
They also looked at the Wildrose party’s leadership race, which suddenly accelerated, and became vastly more interesting this week, as former federal Conservative MP Brian Jean, former Strathcona County Mayor Linda Osinchuk and Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes entered the contest.
Good Stuff from the Gallery wraps up the show.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Mariam’s pick:
Quebec judge wouldn’t hear case of woman wearing hijab by Steve Rukavina
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-judge-wouldn-t-hear-case-of-woman-wearing-hijab-1.2974282
Paula’s pick:
House of Cards from the BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1F1TT8ng10xQn3fTrdgy2RM/house-of-cards-trilogy
Sarah’s picks:
54 years later, South Carolina court clears ‘Friendship Nine’ by Richard Fausset
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/29/us/south-carolina-court-clears-friendship-nine-in-1961-sit-in.html?_r=0
Friendship Nine paved way for Rock Hill’s black police, judges by Andrew Dys
http://www.heraldonline.com/2015/01/27/6741825_friendship-nine-paved-the-way.html?rh=1
Judge proud of role exonerating Friendship Nine in Rock Hill by David Perlmutt
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article9503723.htmlIt’s hard to predict the future in Alberta, where…It’s hard to predict the future in Alberta, where warnings of a budget deficit turn in a span of weeks into the promise of budget surplus.
The Press Gallery, the Journal’s weekly politics podcast, looks at the week’s surprisingly good news third quarter financial update and the warnings from Alberta Finance minister Robin Campbell about tough times still to come.
Provincial affairs reporters Karen Kleiss and Mariam Ibrahim joined host Sarah O’Donnell and city columnist Paula Simons to talk about the dramatic swings in the budget forecast.
They also looked at the Wildrose party’s leadership race, which suddenly accelerated, and became vastly more interesting this week, as former federal Conservative MP Brian Jean, former Strathcona County Mayor Linda Osinchuk and Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes entered the contest.
Good Stuff from the Gallery wraps up the show.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Mariam’s pick:
Quebec judge wouldn’t hear case of woman wearing hijab by Steve Rukavina
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-judge-wouldn-t-hear-case-of-woman-wearing-hijab-1.2974282
Paula’s pick:
House of Cards from the BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1F1TT8ng10xQn3fTrdgy2RM/house-of-cards-trilogy
Sarah’s picks:
54 years later, South Carolina court clears ‘Friendship Nine’ by Richard Fausset
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/29/us/south-carolina-court-clears-friendship-nine-in-1961-sit-in.html?_r=0
Friendship Nine paved way for Rock Hill’s black police, judges by Andrew Dys
http://www.heraldonline.com/2015/01/27/6741825_friendship-nine-paved-the-way.html?rh=1
Judge proud of role exonerating Friendship Nine in Rock Hill by David Perlmutt
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article9503723.htmltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/192208277The Press Gallery 76: The If You Want My Advice editionSat, 21 Feb 2015 02:34:35 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-76-the-if-you-want-my-advice-edition
00:23:42Edmonton JournalnoIs Alberta about to go retro and re-introduce a system of health care premiums to help cover ever-growing costs?
Finance minister Robin Campbell raised the possibility this week, though Premier Jim Prentice downplayed the idea.
Journal Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and health reporter Keith Gerein join assignment editor Sarah O’Donnell in this week’s edition of The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly provincial politics podcast, to discuss this latest health care trial balloon.
The panel also talks about the government’s decision to close three of Alberta’s international trade offices and follow up on a legislative committee’s controversial budget action.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Keith’s pick:
My Own Life by Oliver Sacks
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/opinion/oliver-sacks-on-learning-he-has-terminal-cancer.html?_r=0
Sarah’s pick:
Democracy a figment of our imaginations by Graham Thomson
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Thomson+Democracy+figment+imaginations/10824450/story.html
City councillor Amarjeet Sohi recalls his imprisonment in India in the 1980s
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/insight/City+councillor+Amarjeet+Sohi+recalls+imprisonment+India/10814912/story.html
Paula’s pick:
Alberta plans document dump of freedom of information requests by Jennie Russell, Charles Rusnell
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-plans-document-dump-of-freedom-of-information-requests-1.2962708
FOIP changes imminent, internal government documents show by Jennie Russell, Charles Rusnell
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/foip-changes-imminent-internal-government-emails-show-1.2964366Is Alberta about to go retro and re-introduce a s…Is Alberta about to go retro and re-introduce a system of health care premiums to help cover ever-growing costs?
Finance minister Robin Campbell raised the possibility this week, though Premier Jim Prentice downplayed the idea.
Journal Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and health reporter Keith Gerein join assignment editor Sarah O’Donnell in this week’s edition of The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly provincial politics podcast, to discuss this latest health care trial balloon.
The panel also talks about the government’s decision to close three of Alberta’s international trade offices and follow up on a legislative committee’s controversial budget action.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Keith’s pick:
My Own Life by Oliver Sacks
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/opinion/oliver-sacks-on-learning-he-has-terminal-cancer.html?_r=0
Sarah’s pick:
Democracy a figment of our imaginations by Graham Thomson
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Thomson+Democracy+figment+imaginations/10824450/story.html
City councillor Amarjeet Sohi recalls his imprisonment in India in the 1980s
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/insight/City+councillor+Amarjeet+Sohi+recalls+imprisonment+India/10814912/story.html
Paula’s pick:
Alberta plans document dump of freedom of information requests by Jennie Russell, Charles Rusnell
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-plans-document-dump-of-freedom-of-information-requests-1.2962708
FOIP changes imminent, internal government documents show by Jennie Russell, Charles Rusnell
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/foip-changes-imminent-internal-government-emails-show-1.2964366tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/191035769The Press Gallery #75: The Sharpen Your Pencils editionSat, 14 Feb 2015 02:09:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-75-the-sharpen-your-pencils-edition
00:23:44Edmonton JournalnoThis week’s Press Gallery podcast is all about the provincial budget, which might seem strange considering we are still weeks away from the usual 2015-16 budget season.
But Alberta’s premier and finance minister delivered a stunning piece of news on Wednesday that the financial plan will include a five per cent cut to account for plunging oil prices.
The Journal’s provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, legislature reporter Mariam Ibrahim and city columnist Paula Simons join host Sarah O’Donnell on the weekly politics podcast to talk about the implications of that budget cut news.
They also debate a complicated series of budget decisions by an all-party MLA committee that failed to pass Premier Jim Prentice’s belt tightening test.
The quartet also talk briefly about the news Friday morning that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reported a new case of BSE in an Alberta cow.
Good stuff from the Gallery concludes the show.
Graham’s pick:
Dear Sun News Network Folks by Warren Kinsella
http://warrenkinsella.com/2015/02/dear-sun-news-network-folks/
Paula’s pick:
CBC news interview with
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/tories-vote-down-request-to-restore-funding-for-child-death-probes-1.2952047
Sarah’s pick:
How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco’s Life by Jon Ronson
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/magazine/how-one-stupid-tweet-ruined-justine-saccos-life.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&region=CColumn&module=MostViewed&version=Full&src=mv&WT.nav=MostViewed
Mariam’s pick:
Silent No More: A partnership between National Post, Centennial College and Maples Collegiate
http://news.nationalpost.com/silent-no-more/This week’s Press Gallery podcast is all about th…This week’s Press Gallery podcast is all about the provincial budget, which might seem strange considering we are still weeks away from the usual 2015-16 budget season.
But Alberta’s premier and finance minister delivered a stunning piece of news on Wednesday that the financial plan will include a five per cent cut to account for plunging oil prices.
The Journal’s provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, legislature reporter Mariam Ibrahim and city columnist Paula Simons join host Sarah O’Donnell on the weekly politics podcast to talk about the implications of that budget cut news.
They also debate a complicated series of budget decisions by an all-party MLA committee that failed to pass Premier Jim Prentice’s belt tightening test.
The quartet also talk briefly about the news Friday morning that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reported a new case of BSE in an Alberta cow.
Good stuff from the Gallery concludes the show.
Graham’s pick:
Dear Sun News Network Folks by Warren Kinsella
http://warrenkinsella.com/2015/02/dear-sun-news-network-folks/
Paula’s pick:
CBC news interview with
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/tories-vote-down-request-to-restore-funding-for-child-death-probes-1.2952047
Sarah’s pick:
How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco’s Life by Jon Ronson
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/magazine/how-one-stupid-tweet-ruined-justine-saccos-life.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&region=CColumn&module=MostViewed&version=Full&src=mv&WT.nav=MostViewed
Mariam’s pick:
Silent No More: A partnership between National Post, Centennial College and Maples Collegiate
http://news.nationalpost.com/silent-no-more/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/189895787The Press Gallery #74: The Lighting Our Hair on Fire editionSat, 07 Feb 2015 04:58:56 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-74-the-lighting-our-hair-on-fire-edition
00:22:38Edmonton JournalnoPremier Jim Prentice was in Washington, D.C., this week, talking up Alberta to an American audience.
How’d he do?
That’s just one of the topics provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, legislature reporter Mariam Ibrahim and city columnist Paula Simons talk about on this week’s edition of The Press Gallery, the Journal’s provincial politics podcast, with host Sarah O’Donnell.
The quartet also discuss a multi-million dollar lawsuit filed against Alberta’s justice minister and four senior servants by the former chief medical examiner Anny Sauvageau, which makes serious allegations of political interference.
And with the price of oil still hovering around $50 a barrel, the conversation returns to Alberta’s budget and the latest warnings from Alberta Finance minister Robin Campbell.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links:
Paula’s pick:
Carter v. Canada: Supreme Court of Canada decision
http://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/14637/index.do
Mariam’s pick:
Exit John Baird, Stage Right by Paul Wells
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/exit-john-baird-stage-right/
Graham’s pick:
Why do many reasonable people doubt science? By Joel Achenbach
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/science-doubters/achenbach-textPremier Jim Prentice was in Washington, D.C., thi…Premier Jim Prentice was in Washington, D.C., this week, talking up Alberta to an American audience.
How’d he do?
That’s just one of the topics provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, legislature reporter Mariam Ibrahim and city columnist Paula Simons talk about on this week’s edition of The Press Gallery, the Journal’s provincial politics podcast, with host Sarah O’Donnell.
The quartet also discuss a multi-million dollar lawsuit filed against Alberta’s justice minister and four senior servants by the former chief medical examiner Anny Sauvageau, which makes serious allegations of political interference.
And with the price of oil still hovering around $50 a barrel, the conversation returns to Alberta’s budget and the latest warnings from Alberta Finance minister Robin Campbell.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links:
Paula’s pick:
Carter v. Canada: Supreme Court of Canada decision
http://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/14637/index.do
Mariam’s pick:
Exit John Baird, Stage Right by Paul Wells
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/exit-john-baird-stage-right/
Graham’s pick:
Why do many reasonable people doubt science? By Joel Achenbach
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/science-doubters/achenbach-texttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/188656544The Press Gallery #73: The Throwing the Chess Board in the Air editionFri, 30 Jan 2015 16:41:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-73-the-throwing-the-chess-board-in-the-air-edition
00:22:39Edmonton JournalnoThere are so many moving parts in the Alberta legislature right now it’s easy to lose track of the changes as people swap party allegiances or announce plans to leave provincial politics at a rapid fire pace.
City columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and senior reporter Sheila Pratt join host Sarah O’Donnell this week on The Press Gallery podcast to sort through the changes.
The weekly provincial politics podcast looks at the veteran Progressive Conservative MLAs leaving, Liberal leader Raj Sherman’s decision to resign and why Premier Jim Prentice doesn’t seem to feel bad about any of it.
And that’s just the short list.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Graham’s pick:
Why do the best soldiers in the world keep losing? By James Fallows
http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/12/the-tragedy-of-the-american-military/383516/
Paula’s pick:
Homeless on the Street from The Current
http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2015/01/27/homeless-on-the-street-the-story-of-two-people-who-lived-it/
Sarah’s pick:
Selling the Moon: Part 1 from Under the Influence
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/undertheinfluence/selling-the-moon-part-i-1.2929073
Sheila’s pick:
Your Fatwa does not apply here by Karima Bennoune
http://www.karimabennoune.com/books/your-fatwa-does-not-apply-here/
There are so many moving parts in the Alberta leg…There are so many moving parts in the Alberta legislature right now it’s easy to lose track of the changes as people swap party allegiances or announce plans to leave provincial politics at a rapid fire pace.
City columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and senior reporter Sheila Pratt join host Sarah O’Donnell this week on The Press Gallery podcast to sort through the changes.
The weekly provincial politics podcast looks at the veteran Progressive Conservative MLAs leaving, Liberal leader Raj Sherman’s decision to resign and why Premier Jim Prentice doesn’t seem to feel bad about any of it.
And that’s just the short list.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Graham’s pick:
Why do the best soldiers in the world keep losing? By James Fallows
http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/12/the-tragedy-of-the-american-military/383516/
Paula’s pick:
Homeless on the Street from The Current
http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2015/01/27/homeless-on-the-street-the-story-of-two-people-who-lived-it/
Sarah’s pick:
Selling the Moon: Part 1 from Under the Influence
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/undertheinfluence/selling-the-moon-part-i-1.2929073
Sheila’s pick:
Your Fatwa does not apply here by Karima Bennoune
http://www.karimabennoune.com/books/your-fatwa-does-not-apply-here/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/187600231Press Gallery #72: The Leaving That to the History Books editionSat, 24 Jan 2015 06:09:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/press-gallery-72-the-leaving-that-to-the-history-books-edition
00:17:00Edmonton JournalnoVeteran Edmonton-area MLA Doug Horner announced suddenly this week that he is leaving politics and calling it quits at the end of the month.
The Press Gallery, the Journal’s weekly politics podcast, looks at what Horner’s departure means for the PC party, Premier Jim Prentice’s government and Horner personally.
The former finance minister and one-time Progressive Conservative leadership contender said he’d leave it up to the history books to discuss his time in former premier Alison Redford’s cabinet.
But why wait for the history books?
Podcast host and Journal assignment editor Sarah O’Donnell talks with the Journal’s provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, reporter Mariam Ibrahim and city columnist Paula Simons about Horner’s 14-year political career.
The other big question: who will be next to leave the PC caucus.
The answer: just an hour after the show Friday recorded, another Edmonton MLA Fred Horne, announced he also wrapping up his career in the Alberta legislature.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Did Civil War Soldiers have PTSD? By Tony Horwitz
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/ptsd-civil-wars-hidden-legacy-180953652/?no-ist
Paula’s picks:
From boozy breaks to getting ‘blotto,’ councillors hurl accusations of colleagues alcohol use by Jason Markusoff
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/drinking-accusations-fly-as-councillors-debate-alcohol-policy
Council shot down alcohol ban in the past, official says by Jason Markusoff
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/council-shot-down-office-alcohol-ban-in-the-past-official-says
Council’s “blotto” process by the Herald’s editorial board
http://calgaryherald.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-councils-blotto-process
Sarah’s picks:
Quebec father refuses to take down snow fort in front yard after city determines it’s a safety hazard by Kathryn Greenaway
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/23/quebec-father-refuses-to-take-down-snow-fort-in-front-yard-after-city-determines-its-a-safety-hazard/
Yan Lefebvre, dad in center of snow fort storm, is interviewed on CBC’s As it Happens
http://www.cbc.ca/asithappens/episode/2015/01/22/buy-america-flap-greenland-lakes-whale-poo-photographer-and-more/
Mariam’s pick:
Welcome to Winnipeg: Where Canada’s racism problem is at its worst by Nancy Macdonald
http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/welcome-to-winnipeg-where-canadas-racism-problem-is-at-its-worst/
Winnipeg mayor ready to race racism ‘head on’ by Bartley Kives and Adam Wazny
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Magazine-criticizes-Winnipeg-as--289439741.html
Veteran Edmonton-area MLA Doug Horner announced s…Veteran Edmonton-area MLA Doug Horner announced suddenly this week that he is leaving politics and calling it quits at the end of the month.
The Press Gallery, the Journal’s weekly politics podcast, looks at what Horner’s departure means for the PC party, Premier Jim Prentice’s government and Horner personally.
The former finance minister and one-time Progressive Conservative leadership contender said he’d leave it up to the history books to discuss his time in former premier Alison Redford’s cabinet.
But why wait for the history books?
Podcast host and Journal assignment editor Sarah O’Donnell talks with the Journal’s provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, reporter Mariam Ibrahim and city columnist Paula Simons about Horner’s 14-year political career.
The other big question: who will be next to leave the PC caucus.
The answer: just an hour after the show Friday recorded, another Edmonton MLA Fred Horne, announced he also wrapping up his career in the Alberta legislature.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Did Civil War Soldiers have PTSD? By Tony Horwitz
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/ptsd-civil-wars-hidden-legacy-180953652/?no-ist
Paula’s picks:
From boozy breaks to getting ‘blotto,’ councillors hurl accusations of colleagues alcohol use by Jason Markusoff
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/drinking-accusations-fly-as-councillors-debate-alcohol-policy
Council shot down alcohol ban in the past, official says by Jason Markusoff
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/council-shot-down-office-alcohol-ban-in-the-past-official-says
Council’s “blotto” process by the Herald’s editorial board
http://calgaryherald.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-councils-blotto-process
Sarah’s picks:
Quebec father refuses to take down snow fort in front yard after city determines it’s a safety hazard by Kathryn Greenaway
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/23/quebec-father-refuses-to-take-down-snow-fort-in-front-yard-after-city-determines-its-a-safety-hazard/
Yan Lefebvre, dad in center of snow fort storm, is interviewed on CBC’s As it Happens
http://www.cbc.ca/asithappens/episode/2015/01/22/buy-america-flap-greenland-lakes-whale-poo-photographer-and-more/
Mariam’s pick:
Welcome to Winnipeg: Where Canada’s racism problem is at its worst by Nancy Macdonald
http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/welcome-to-winnipeg-where-canadas-racism-problem-is-at-its-worst/
Winnipeg mayor ready to race racism ‘head on’ by Bartley Kives and Adam Wazny
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Magazine-criticizes-Winnipeg-as--289439741.html
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/186360071The Press Gallery #71: The 'Everything is on the table' editionFri, 16 Jan 2015 16:54:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/press-gallery-71-the-everything-is-on-the-table-edition
00:21:05Edmonton JournalnoThe plummeting price of oil is dominating all political debate in Alberta this week.
The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly politics podcast, followed suit.
Business columnist Gary Lamphier, city columnist Paula Simons and join host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about why oil prices are falling and what the impact may be here in Alberta on taxes, spending and the civil service.
The panel also talks about the changes already shaking Alberta’s economy.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Graham’s picks:
Everything can be laughed about, because everything can be discussed by Andrew Coyne
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/national/Coyne+Everything+laughed+about+because+everything/10729846/story.html
With some exceptions, being offended by what we see before us is a choice by Andrew Coyne
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/national/Coyne+With+some+exceptions+being+offended+what+before/10723686/story.html
Charlie Hebdo’s fight remains our fight by Andrew Coyne
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/columnists/andrew_coyne.html
Gary’s picks:
Zamboni garage – minus Zamboni – cost $832,000: province by Mariam Ibrahim
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Zamboni+garage+minus+Zamboni+cost+province/10729901/story.html
Province’s promises for legislature grounds melt away by Paula Simons
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/Simons+Province+promises+legislature+grounds+melt+away/10729717/story.html
Bill Maher show: Maher talks with Salman Rushdie discuss Charlie Hebdo, free speech & terrorism (warning: curse words)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzN8E2JgvYc
Sarah’s pick:
York & Fig: the Intersection of Change from Marketplace’s Wealth & Poverty desk
http://yorkandfig.com/
Paula’s pick:
The Secret State of North Korea from Frontline
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/secret-state-of-north-korea/The plummeting price of oil is dominating all pol…The plummeting price of oil is dominating all political debate in Alberta this week.
The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly politics podcast, followed suit.
Business columnist Gary Lamphier, city columnist Paula Simons and join host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about why oil prices are falling and what the impact may be here in Alberta on taxes, spending and the civil service.
The panel also talks about the changes already shaking Alberta’s economy.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Graham’s picks:
Everything can be laughed about, because everything can be discussed by Andrew Coyne
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/national/Coyne+Everything+laughed+about+because+everything/10729846/story.html
With some exceptions, being offended by what we see before us is a choice by Andrew Coyne
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/national/Coyne+With+some+exceptions+being+offended+what+before/10723686/story.html
Charlie Hebdo’s fight remains our fight by Andrew Coyne
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/columnists/andrew_coyne.html
Gary’s picks:
Zamboni garage – minus Zamboni – cost $832,000: province by Mariam Ibrahim
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Zamboni+garage+minus+Zamboni+cost+province/10729901/story.html
Province’s promises for legislature grounds melt away by Paula Simons
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/Simons+Province+promises+legislature+grounds+melt+away/10729717/story.html
Bill Maher show: Maher talks with Salman Rushdie discuss Charlie Hebdo, free speech & terrorism (warning: curse words)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzN8E2JgvYc
Sarah’s pick:
York & Fig: the Intersection of Change from Marketplace’s Wealth & Poverty desk
http://yorkandfig.com/
Paula’s pick:
The Secret State of North Korea from Frontline
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/secret-state-of-north-korea/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/185255177The Press Gallery #70: The No Time for Pop Quizes editionFri, 09 Jan 2015 19:10:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-70-the-no-time-for-pop-quizes-edition
00:21:18Edmonton JournalnoThe start of a new year did not reboot Alberta's political scene.
That means the first Edmonton Journal politics podcast of 2015 picks up where it left off.
Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and senior reporter Sheila Pratt join The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about the ongoing fall-out from the mega-defection of nine Wildrose MLAs to the Progressive Conservatives.
The panel also review’s ethics commissioner Marguerite Trussler’s report on Education minister Gordon Dirks’ portable classroom choices during his Calgary-Elbow by-election and U.S. President Barack Obama’s new hardline on the Keystone XL pipeline.
The show wraps up with Good Stuff from the Gallery, a weekly segment where panelist suggest an interesting book, article or show they think listeners might also enjoy.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s pick:
Fund-raising campaign aims at solving Detroit rape case by Tresa Baldas
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2015/01/06/rape-kit-fund-raiser/21330399/
Sarah’s pick:
Kirby Delauter, Kirby Delauter, Kirby Delauter by the Fredrick News-Post editorial board
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/politics_and_government/kirby-delauter-kirby-delauter-kirby-delauter/article_da85d6f4-fa3c-524f-bbf6-8e5ddc0d1c0a.html
Kirby Delauter, Who Didn’t Want His Name in a News Story, Apologizes by Krishnadev Calamur
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/01/07/375709086/kirby-delauter-who-didnt-want-his-name-in-a-news-story-apologizes
Sheila’s pick:
Forgiveness: A Gift From my Grandparents by Mark Sakamoto
http://www.marksakamoto.ca/
Book review: They were suspended in a dustbowl of a terrible dream’
Book review: ‘They were suspended in a dustbowl of a terrible dream’ by Patricia Treble
http://www.macleans.ca/culture/books/they-were-suspended-in-a-dustbowl-of-a-terrible-dream/
Graham’s pick:
How remarkable that a humour magazine has led the fight against fanaticism by Andrew Coyne
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/07/andrew-coyne-how-remarkable-that-a-humour-magazine-has-led-the-fight-against-fanaticism/
We are all Charlie Hebdo by the National Post editorial board
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/07/national-post-editorial-board-we-are-all-charlie-hebdo/
We are all Charlie Hebdo by the Edmonton Journal’s editorial board
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/editorials/Editorial+Charlie+Hebdo/10710116/story.html
Edmonton Journal cartoonist Malcolm Mayes reacts to Paris terrorist attack
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/Edmonton+Journal+editorial+cartoonist+Malcolm+Mayes/10709952/story.html
Sword, meet pen: Editorial cartoonists around the world react by Ashley Csandy
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/07/editorial-cartoonists-around-the-world-mourn-slain-charlie-hebdo-journalists-with-their-pens/
The start of a new year did not reboot Alberta's …The start of a new year did not reboot Alberta's political scene.
That means the first Edmonton Journal politics podcast of 2015 picks up where it left off.
Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and senior reporter Sheila Pratt join The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about the ongoing fall-out from the mega-defection of nine Wildrose MLAs to the Progressive Conservatives.
The panel also review’s ethics commissioner Marguerite Trussler’s report on Education minister Gordon Dirks’ portable classroom choices during his Calgary-Elbow by-election and U.S. President Barack Obama’s new hardline on the Keystone XL pipeline.
The show wraps up with Good Stuff from the Gallery, a weekly segment where panelist suggest an interesting book, article or show they think listeners might also enjoy.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s pick:
Fund-raising campaign aims at solving Detroit rape case by Tresa Baldas
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2015/01/06/rape-kit-fund-raiser/21330399/
Sarah’s pick:
Kirby Delauter, Kirby Delauter, Kirby Delauter by the Fredrick News-Post editorial board
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/politics_and_government/kirby-delauter-kirby-delauter-kirby-delauter/article_da85d6f4-fa3c-524f-bbf6-8e5ddc0d1c0a.html
Kirby Delauter, Who Didn’t Want His Name in a News Story, Apologizes by Krishnadev Calamur
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/01/07/375709086/kirby-delauter-who-didnt-want-his-name-in-a-news-story-apologizes
Sheila’s pick:
Forgiveness: A Gift From my Grandparents by Mark Sakamoto
http://www.marksakamoto.ca/
Book review: They were suspended in a dustbowl of a terrible dream’
Book review: ‘They were suspended in a dustbowl of a terrible dream’ by Patricia Treble
http://www.macleans.ca/culture/books/they-were-suspended-in-a-dustbowl-of-a-terrible-dream/
Graham’s pick:
How remarkable that a humour magazine has led the fight against fanaticism by Andrew Coyne
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/07/andrew-coyne-how-remarkable-that-a-humour-magazine-has-led-the-fight-against-fanaticism/
We are all Charlie Hebdo by the National Post editorial board
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/07/national-post-editorial-board-we-are-all-charlie-hebdo/
We are all Charlie Hebdo by the Edmonton Journal’s editorial board
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/editorials/Editorial+Charlie+Hebdo/10710116/story.html
Edmonton Journal cartoonist Malcolm Mayes reacts to Paris terrorist attack
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/Edmonton+Journal+editorial+cartoonist+Malcolm+Mayes/10709952/story.html
Sword, meet pen: Editorial cartoonists around the world react by Ashley Csandy
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/07/editorial-cartoonists-around-the-world-mourn-slain-charlie-hebdo-journalists-with-their-pens/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/182299960The Press Gallery #69: The Blindside editionFri, 19 Dec 2014 20:36:51 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-69-the-blindside-edition
00:27:40Edmonton JournalnoIt still feels weird to say it, but Danielle Smith is a Progressive Conservative MLA.
The former leader of the Wildrose party severed ties with the opposition party in spectacular fashion Wednesday along with eight other MLAs elected in 2012 under the Wildrose banner: Rob Anderson, Jeff Wilson, Bruce McAllister, Gary Bikman, Jason Hale, Blake Pedersen, Rob Fox and Bruce Rowe,
How did this happen? How did they justify this massive floor-crossing? How did Premier Jim Prentice convince his PC caucus to embrace its harshest critics on the right? And what should Albertans make of this stunning defection by opposition MLAs to the government?
Journal editorial writer and podcast host Sarah O’Donnell, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and content editor Kathy Kerr devote this week’s podcast to an amazing 96 hours of change in Alberta politics that was in the works for more than a month.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
A collective Press Gallery pick:
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Team-Of-Rivals/9780684824901-item.html?s_campaign=goo-BooksByTitle&gclid=CJe7lPv40sICFataMgodnAcAbw
Doris Kearns Goodwin’s website
http://www.doriskearnsgoodwin.com/
Team of Rivals book review by James McPherson
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/06/books/review/06mcpherson.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
It still feels weird to say it, but Danielle Smit…It still feels weird to say it, but Danielle Smith is a Progressive Conservative MLA.
The former leader of the Wildrose party severed ties with the opposition party in spectacular fashion Wednesday along with eight other MLAs elected in 2012 under the Wildrose banner: Rob Anderson, Jeff Wilson, Bruce McAllister, Gary Bikman, Jason Hale, Blake Pedersen, Rob Fox and Bruce Rowe,
How did this happen? How did they justify this massive floor-crossing? How did Premier Jim Prentice convince his PC caucus to embrace its harshest critics on the right? And what should Albertans make of this stunning defection by opposition MLAs to the government?
Journal editorial writer and podcast host Sarah O’Donnell, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and content editor Kathy Kerr devote this week’s podcast to an amazing 96 hours of change in Alberta politics that was in the works for more than a month.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
A collective Press Gallery pick:
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Team-Of-Rivals/9780684824901-item.html?s_campaign=goo-BooksByTitle&gclid=CJe7lPv40sICFataMgodnAcAbw
Doris Kearns Goodwin’s website
http://www.doriskearnsgoodwin.com/
Team of Rivals book review by James McPherson
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/06/books/review/06mcpherson.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/181216486The Press Gallery 68: The How Low Can You Go? editionFri, 12 Dec 2014 18:41:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-68-the-how-low-can-you-go-edition
00:26:16Edmonton JournalnoThe fall sitting of the Legislature concluded this week, with Premier Jim Prentice and the Progressive Conservative caucus pushing through several pieces of legislation in the final day, including new accountability measures and a condominium.
Edmonton Journal’s weekly politics podcast, The Press Gallery, convened this week to talk about those bills, and the fallout from the previous week’s major missteps on Bill #10, which would have allowed school boards to say “no” to Gay-Straight Alliances within district schools.
Host Sarah O’Donnell also talks with provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, city columnist Paula Simons and legislature columnist Graham Thomson about the plummeting oil prices and how that is drastically changing the tone and mood at the Alberta budget.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s pick:
Supreme Court of Canada decision on cellphone searches without warrants - R vs. Fearon
http://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/14502/index.do
Key points in Supreme Court decision on cell phone searches without warrants by Craig Desson
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/12/11/key_points_in_supreme_court_decision_on_cellphone_searches_without_warrants.html
Mariam’s pick:
The CIA Torture Report: The full text of the Senate investigation
http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/12/09/the-cia-torture-report-the-full-text-of-the-senate-investigation/
7 Key Points from CIA Torture Report via the New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/12/09/world/cia-torture-report-key-points.html?_r=0
Sarah’s pick:
Best non-fiction titles of 2014 by Christian Science Monitor staff
http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/2014/1201/10-best-nonfiction-titles-of-2014/Age-of-Ambition-by-Evan-Osnos
Riot Round-Up: The Best Books of 2014
http://bookriot.com/2014/12/02/riot-round-best-books-2014/
Graham’s pick:
The Quiet German: The Astonishing Rise of Angela Merkel, the most powerful woman in the world by George Packer
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/12/01/quiet-germanThe fall sitting of the Legislature concluded thi…The fall sitting of the Legislature concluded this week, with Premier Jim Prentice and the Progressive Conservative caucus pushing through several pieces of legislation in the final day, including new accountability measures and a condominium.
Edmonton Journal’s weekly politics podcast, The Press Gallery, convened this week to talk about those bills, and the fallout from the previous week’s major missteps on Bill #10, which would have allowed school boards to say “no” to Gay-Straight Alliances within district schools.
Host Sarah O’Donnell also talks with provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, city columnist Paula Simons and legislature columnist Graham Thomson about the plummeting oil prices and how that is drastically changing the tone and mood at the Alberta budget.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s pick:
Supreme Court of Canada decision on cellphone searches without warrants - R vs. Fearon
http://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/14502/index.do
Key points in Supreme Court decision on cell phone searches without warrants by Craig Desson
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/12/11/key_points_in_supreme_court_decision_on_cellphone_searches_without_warrants.html
Mariam’s pick:
The CIA Torture Report: The full text of the Senate investigation
http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/12/09/the-cia-torture-report-the-full-text-of-the-senate-investigation/
7 Key Points from CIA Torture Report via the New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/12/09/world/cia-torture-report-key-points.html?_r=0
Sarah’s pick:
Best non-fiction titles of 2014 by Christian Science Monitor staff
http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/2014/1201/10-best-nonfiction-titles-of-2014/Age-of-Ambition-by-Evan-Osnos
Riot Round-Up: The Best Books of 2014
http://bookriot.com/2014/12/02/riot-round-best-books-2014/
Graham’s pick:
The Quiet German: The Astonishing Rise of Angela Merkel, the most powerful woman in the world by George Packer
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/12/01/quiet-germantag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/180132149The Press Gallery #67 - Condition: Critical editionFri, 05 Dec 2014 18:31:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-67-condition-critical-edition
00:31:27Edmonton JournalnoPremier Jim Prentice pulled the Progressive Conservative’s controversial Bill #10 off the table, at least temporarily, late Thursday afternoon.
What a difference a few hours makes.
When The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly politics podcast, convened Thursday morning, it seemed the government would insist on pushing a hastily drafted bill that encouraged school boards to allow gay-straights alliances on school property, but would also give all boards the right to ban them.
Host Sarah O’Donnell talked with provincial politics columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and health reporter Keith Gerein talk about how a private member’s bill ignited a full-blown equality rights firestorm.
The show starts by diving into Condition: Critical, an in-depth Journal investigation into the physical state of Alberta hospitals. Spoiler: The prognosis isn’t good.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Edmonton Journal’s Condition: Critical series
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/condition-critical/index.html
Keith’s pick:
All the truth is out by Matt Bai
http://www.mattbai.com/
Sarah’s pick:
A search for justice in the Eric Garner Case by the New York Times editorial board
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/opinion/new-inquiry-needed-on-eric-garners-death.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
It wasn’t just the chokehold by the New York Times editorial board
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/05/opinion/eric-garner-daniel-pantaleo-and-lethal-police-tactics.html?ref=opinion&_r=0
Paula’s pick:
Radiance of Tomorrow: Ishmael Beah’s first novel subverts Western voyeurism of conflict in Sierra Leone
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/book-reviews/radiance-of-tomorrow-ishmael-beahs-first-novel-subverts-western-voyeurism-of-conflict-in-sierra-leone/article16490811/
Ishmael Beah on life after being a child soldier
http://www.cbc.ca/books/2014/01/ishmael-beah-on-life-after-being-a-child-soldier.html
Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel by Ismael Beah
http://www.amazon.ca/Radiance-Tomorrow-Novel-Ishmael-Beah/dp/0374246025Premier Jim Prentice pulled the Progressive Conse…Premier Jim Prentice pulled the Progressive Conservative’s controversial Bill #10 off the table, at least temporarily, late Thursday afternoon.
What a difference a few hours makes.
When The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly politics podcast, convened Thursday morning, it seemed the government would insist on pushing a hastily drafted bill that encouraged school boards to allow gay-straights alliances on school property, but would also give all boards the right to ban them.
Host Sarah O’Donnell talked with provincial politics columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and health reporter Keith Gerein talk about how a private member’s bill ignited a full-blown equality rights firestorm.
The show starts by diving into Condition: Critical, an in-depth Journal investigation into the physical state of Alberta hospitals. Spoiler: The prognosis isn’t good.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Edmonton Journal’s Condition: Critical series
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/condition-critical/index.html
Keith’s pick:
All the truth is out by Matt Bai
http://www.mattbai.com/
Sarah’s pick:
A search for justice in the Eric Garner Case by the New York Times editorial board
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/opinion/new-inquiry-needed-on-eric-garners-death.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
It wasn’t just the chokehold by the New York Times editorial board
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/05/opinion/eric-garner-daniel-pantaleo-and-lethal-police-tactics.html?ref=opinion&_r=0
Paula’s pick:
Radiance of Tomorrow: Ishmael Beah’s first novel subverts Western voyeurism of conflict in Sierra Leone
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/book-reviews/radiance-of-tomorrow-ishmael-beahs-first-novel-subverts-western-voyeurism-of-conflict-in-sierra-leone/article16490811/
Ishmael Beah on life after being a child soldier
http://www.cbc.ca/books/2014/01/ishmael-beah-on-life-after-being-a-child-soldier.html
Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel by Ismael Beah
http://www.amazon.ca/Radiance-Tomorrow-Novel-Ishmael-Beah/dp/0374246025tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/179071011The Press Gallery #66: The Rose By Any Other Name editionFri, 28 Nov 2014 19:43:39 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-66-the-rose-by-any-other-name-edition
00:29:52Edmonton JournalnoIs Alberta still Wild Rose Country?
That’s the big question up for debate on The Press Gallery this week, as podcast host Sarah O’Donnell talks with three newsroom colleagues about the abrupt defections by MLAs Kerry Towle and Ian Donovan from the Wildrose party to the Progressive Conservatives.
Provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, legislature columnist Graham Thomson and city columnist Paula Simons look at how the floor crossing unfolded and what it says about the state of the Wildrose party and the Progressive Conservatives. Is the official opposition officially in trouble?
The Journal’s politics podcast, recorded on Thursday morning, also hears an update on the state of the province’s finances, as reported at the end of the second quarter. The podcast also explores the controversy over gay-straight alliances, parental rights and school board autonomy.
Premier Jim Prentice announced after the podcast recorded that the PCs will present a bill next week on this issue to counter a private member’s bill from Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Alberta Finance’s 2014-15 Second Quarter Fiscal Update
http://www.finance.alberta.ca/publications/budget/quarterly/2014/2014-15-2nd-Quarter-Fiscal-Update.html
Paula’s pick:
Mary-Ann Kirkby on the Secrets of a Hutterite Kitchen
http://www.cbc.ca/books/2014/10/mary-ann-kirkby-on-the-secrets-of-a-hutterite-kitchen.html
Polka Dot Press’ link to Secrets of a Hutterite Kitchen
http://www.polkadotpress.ca/index.htm
Sarah’s pick:
Slate’s Political Gabfest: The “Is Thanksgiving Red or Blue?” edition
http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/gabfest/2014/11/the_gabfest_on_obama_s_executive_actions_on_immigration_and_deportations.html
Mariam’s pick:
Meet the Guys Who Want to Launch a Catalogue of Canadian Police Abuses by Tyler Dawson
https://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/meet-the-guys-who-want-to-launch-a-catalogue-of-canadian-police-abuses
Is Alberta still Wild Rose Country?
That’s the b…Is Alberta still Wild Rose Country?
That’s the big question up for debate on The Press Gallery this week, as podcast host Sarah O’Donnell talks with three newsroom colleagues about the abrupt defections by MLAs Kerry Towle and Ian Donovan from the Wildrose party to the Progressive Conservatives.
Provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, legislature columnist Graham Thomson and city columnist Paula Simons look at how the floor crossing unfolded and what it says about the state of the Wildrose party and the Progressive Conservatives. Is the official opposition officially in trouble?
The Journal’s politics podcast, recorded on Thursday morning, also hears an update on the state of the province’s finances, as reported at the end of the second quarter. The podcast also explores the controversy over gay-straight alliances, parental rights and school board autonomy.
Premier Jim Prentice announced after the podcast recorded that the PCs will present a bill next week on this issue to counter a private member’s bill from Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Alberta Finance’s 2014-15 Second Quarter Fiscal Update
http://www.finance.alberta.ca/publications/budget/quarterly/2014/2014-15-2nd-Quarter-Fiscal-Update.html
Paula’s pick:
Mary-Ann Kirkby on the Secrets of a Hutterite Kitchen
http://www.cbc.ca/books/2014/10/mary-ann-kirkby-on-the-secrets-of-a-hutterite-kitchen.html
Polka Dot Press’ link to Secrets of a Hutterite Kitchen
http://www.polkadotpress.ca/index.htm
Sarah’s pick:
Slate’s Political Gabfest: The “Is Thanksgiving Red or Blue?” edition
http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/gabfest/2014/11/the_gabfest_on_obama_s_executive_actions_on_immigration_and_deportations.html
Mariam’s pick:
Meet the Guys Who Want to Launch a Catalogue of Canadian Police Abuses by Tyler Dawson
https://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/meet-the-guys-who-want-to-launch-a-catalogue-of-canadian-police-abuses
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/178007776The Press Gallery #65: The Back in Session editionFri, 21 Nov 2014 18:30:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-65-the-back-in-session-edition
00:29:25Edmonton JournalnoThe Legislature is back in session this week and Premier Jim Prentice and the PCs are working to convince Albertans they are singing a different tune than just a few months earlier.
City columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim sat down in the Journal studio with The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell on Thursday to talk about the throne speech, the performance of the party leaders – new and old – in the opening week and what’s at stake for each of the parties.
The weekly political affairs podcast also talks about the fallout from the Wildrose Party’s annual general meeting and how the party’s MLAs might be able to correct the missteps.
The show concludes with Good Stuff from the Gallery, a weekly segment where the panelists recommend a story, item or issue with a political connection they think others might enjoy or find interesting.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Sarah’s picks:
New York Times’ Keystone TK by Dylan Byers
http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2014/11/new-york-times-keystone-tk-198955.html
Oops! New York Times Accidentally Publishes Unedited Keystone Story by Dylan Scott
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/nyt-keystone-pipeline-oops
Mariam’s pick:
Armed & Dangerous: How Mission Creep is Turning Our Cops into Warriors by John Lorinc
http://thewalrus.ca/armed-and-dangerous/
Paula’s picks:
Sexist French Uber Promotion Pairs Riders with “Hot Chick” Drivers by Charlie Warzel
http://www.buzzfeed.com/charliewarzel/french-uber-bird-hunting-promotion-pairs-lyon-riders-with-a
Uber Executive Suggests Digging Up Dirt on Journalists by Ben Smith
http://www.buzzfeed.com/bensmith/uber-executive-suggests-digging-up-dirt-on-journalists
The horrific trickle down of A*&%#* culture: Why I’ve just deleted Uber from my phone by Sarah Lacy
http://pando.com/2014/10/22/the-horrific-trickle-down-of-asshole-culture-at-a-company-like-uber/
The moment I learned just how far Uber will go to silence journalists and attack women by Sarah Lacy
http://pando.com/2014/11/17/the-moment-i-learned-just-how-far-uber-will-go-to-silence-journalists-and-attack-women/
Uber exec takes ugly aim at one of its biggest critics by Mark Rogowsky
http://www.forbes.com/sites/markrogowsky/2014/11/18/uber-exec-takes-ugly-aim-at-one-of-its-biggest-critics/
Whose problem is the city solving by banning Uber? By Edward Keenan
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/11/19/whose_problem_is_the_city_solving_by_banning_uber_keenan.htmlThe Legislature is back in session this week and …The Legislature is back in session this week and Premier Jim Prentice and the PCs are working to convince Albertans they are singing a different tune than just a few months earlier.
City columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim sat down in the Journal studio with The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell on Thursday to talk about the throne speech, the performance of the party leaders – new and old – in the opening week and what’s at stake for each of the parties.
The weekly political affairs podcast also talks about the fallout from the Wildrose Party’s annual general meeting and how the party’s MLAs might be able to correct the missteps.
The show concludes with Good Stuff from the Gallery, a weekly segment where the panelists recommend a story, item or issue with a political connection they think others might enjoy or find interesting.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Sarah’s picks:
New York Times’ Keystone TK by Dylan Byers
http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2014/11/new-york-times-keystone-tk-198955.html
Oops! New York Times Accidentally Publishes Unedited Keystone Story by Dylan Scott
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/nyt-keystone-pipeline-oops
Mariam’s pick:
Armed & Dangerous: How Mission Creep is Turning Our Cops into Warriors by John Lorinc
http://thewalrus.ca/armed-and-dangerous/
Paula’s picks:
Sexist French Uber Promotion Pairs Riders with “Hot Chick” Drivers by Charlie Warzel
http://www.buzzfeed.com/charliewarzel/french-uber-bird-hunting-promotion-pairs-lyon-riders-with-a
Uber Executive Suggests Digging Up Dirt on Journalists by Ben Smith
http://www.buzzfeed.com/bensmith/uber-executive-suggests-digging-up-dirt-on-journalists
The horrific trickle down of A*&%#* culture: Why I’ve just deleted Uber from my phone by Sarah Lacy
http://pando.com/2014/10/22/the-horrific-trickle-down-of-asshole-culture-at-a-company-like-uber/
The moment I learned just how far Uber will go to silence journalists and attack women by Sarah Lacy
http://pando.com/2014/11/17/the-moment-i-learned-just-how-far-uber-will-go-to-silence-journalists-and-attack-women/
Uber exec takes ugly aim at one of its biggest critics by Mark Rogowsky
http://www.forbes.com/sites/markrogowsky/2014/11/18/uber-exec-takes-ugly-aim-at-one-of-its-biggest-critics/
Whose problem is the city solving by banning Uber? By Edward Keenan
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/11/19/whose_problem_is_the_city_solving_by_banning_uber_keenan.htmltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/176933333The Press Gallery 64: The Breathless Anticipation editionFri, 14 Nov 2014 20:25:51 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-64-the-breathless-anticipation-edition
00:23:08Edmonton JournalnoAlberta’s biggest political parties are gathering for their annual conventions this weekend just before the Legislature prepares to go back into session on Monday.
The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell talks with city columnist Paula Simons and senior political reporter Sheila Pratt about the Progressive Conservative and Wildrose annual general meetings underway on Friday and what Albertans might see from those events.
Then the trio looks ahead to Monday, when Premier Jim Prentice and his revamped cabinet will take their seats in the Legislature for the first time since the PC leadership changed hands. Has Prentice’s Smokey the Bear routine put out enough fires for the PCs to change the dynamic in the Legislature? And how will Wildrose tactics change with Prentice fielding the questions?
But the show begins with a conversation about the sharp message Alberta’s Chief Justice delivered to the provincial government in recent days about the way it treats environmental activists and property owners.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY
Sarah’s pick:
HBO’s The Newsroom
http://www.hbo.com/the-newsroom
Paula’s pick:
Faces of Edmonton Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/facesofedmonton?fref=nf
Faces of Edmonton Tumblr
http://facesofedmonton.com/
Alberta’s biggest political parties are gathering…Alberta’s biggest political parties are gathering for their annual conventions this weekend just before the Legislature prepares to go back into session on Monday.
The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell talks with city columnist Paula Simons and senior political reporter Sheila Pratt about the Progressive Conservative and Wildrose annual general meetings underway on Friday and what Albertans might see from those events.
Then the trio looks ahead to Monday, when Premier Jim Prentice and his revamped cabinet will take their seats in the Legislature for the first time since the PC leadership changed hands. Has Prentice’s Smokey the Bear routine put out enough fires for the PCs to change the dynamic in the Legislature? And how will Wildrose tactics change with Prentice fielding the questions?
But the show begins with a conversation about the sharp message Alberta’s Chief Justice delivered to the provincial government in recent days about the way it treats environmental activists and property owners.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY
Sarah’s pick:
HBO’s The Newsroom
http://www.hbo.com/the-newsroom
Paula’s pick:
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tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/175827682The Press Gallery #63: The Crudest Cut of All editionFri, 07 Nov 2014 18:52:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-63-the-crudest-cut-of-all-edition
00:29:58Edmonton JournalnoAlberta is accustomed to riding the oil revenue roller coaster, but at what point will the province start to feel the pinch from the current downward oil price slide?
Journal business columnist Gary Lamphier makes his debut this week in The Press Gallery with host Sarah O’Donnell, city columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson to explore what is behind the current worldwide oil price decline and discuss when those lower prices might shave an impact on Alberta’s economy.
The Journal’s weekly politics podcast also talks about how the four-month drop in oil prices could influence provincial policy and budgeting.
The episode begins with an update on the latest changes within the Wildrose Party, and leader Danielle Smith’s plan for a leadership review, after October’s four byelections.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick:
Union Terminal levy passes by Patrick Murphy
http://www.newsrecord.org/news/union-terminal-levy-passes/article_8027c4a8-64b9-11e4-bcaa-0017a43b2370.html
Cincinnati’s Union Terminal Now Saved for Future Generations by David Robert Weible
http://blog.preservationnation.org/2014/11/05/cincinnati-union-terminal-saved-future-generations/#.VFulBTTF_4s
Graham’s pick:
China’s Dangerous Game by Howard W. French
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/11/chinas-dangerous-game/380789/
Sarah’s pick:
MuckReads Podcast: 100 Years of Investigative Reporting Across the Globe
http://www.propublica.org/podcast/item/muckreads-podcast-100-years-of-investigative-reporting-across-the-globe/
Global Muckracking: 100 Years of Investigative Reporting Across the Globe by Anya Schiffrin
http://www.amazon.com/Global-Muckraking-Investigative-Journalism-Around/dp/1595589732
Gary’s pick:
Martin King’s weekly crude report
http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2014/11/06/oil-closes-below-78-us-but-analysts-see-limited-downside-left/Alberta is accustomed to riding the oil revenue r…Alberta is accustomed to riding the oil revenue roller coaster, but at what point will the province start to feel the pinch from the current downward oil price slide?
Journal business columnist Gary Lamphier makes his debut this week in The Press Gallery with host Sarah O’Donnell, city columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson to explore what is behind the current worldwide oil price decline and discuss when those lower prices might shave an impact on Alberta’s economy.
The Journal’s weekly politics podcast also talks about how the four-month drop in oil prices could influence provincial policy and budgeting.
The episode begins with an update on the latest changes within the Wildrose Party, and leader Danielle Smith’s plan for a leadership review, after October’s four byelections.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick:
Union Terminal levy passes by Patrick Murphy
http://www.newsrecord.org/news/union-terminal-levy-passes/article_8027c4a8-64b9-11e4-bcaa-0017a43b2370.html
Cincinnati’s Union Terminal Now Saved for Future Generations by David Robert Weible
http://blog.preservationnation.org/2014/11/05/cincinnati-union-terminal-saved-future-generations/#.VFulBTTF_4s
Graham’s pick:
China’s Dangerous Game by Howard W. French
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/11/chinas-dangerous-game/380789/
Sarah’s pick:
MuckReads Podcast: 100 Years of Investigative Reporting Across the Globe
http://www.propublica.org/podcast/item/muckreads-podcast-100-years-of-investigative-reporting-across-the-globe/
Global Muckracking: 100 Years of Investigative Reporting Across the Globe by Anya Schiffrin
http://www.amazon.com/Global-Muckraking-Investigative-Journalism-Around/dp/1595589732
Gary’s pick:
Martin King’s weekly crude report
http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2014/11/06/oil-closes-below-78-us-but-analysts-see-limited-downside-left/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/174761359The Press Gallery #62: The Exorcism EditionFri, 31 Oct 2014 19:43:35 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-62-the-exorcism-edition
00:27:42Edmonton JournalnoAfter the Progressive Conservatives scored wins in all four of the week’s big city byelections, The Press Gallery convenes to look at the tricks and treats from the campaign.
Is it safe to say that Premier Jim Prentice successfully purged the Progressive Conservatives of the ghost of former premier Alison Redford? Will other political parties by haunted by the results? How scary will it be for Danielle Smith to go to a leadership review at the next Wildrose Party annual general meeting?
This week, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and senior reporter Sheila Pratt join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about Alberta’s political landscape post-byelections.
That includes a look at the many announcements by Prentice in the days after the byelections.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Pets Allowed - Why Are So Many Animals Allowed Where they Shouldn’t Be? by Patricia Marx
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/20/pets-allowed
Sheila’s pick:
Who by Fire by Fred Stenson
http://fredstenson.ca/
Sarah’s pick:
Planet Money’s Episode #577: The Kansas Experiment
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2014/10/22/358105415/episode-577-sam-brownback-s-kansas-experiment
Paula’s pick:
Irresponsible Government by Brent Rathgeber
Excerpt from The National Post:
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2014/09/08/brent-rathgeber-from-an-ex-tory-mp-confessions-of-a-former-trained-seal/After the Progressive Conservatives scored wins i…After the Progressive Conservatives scored wins in all four of the week’s big city byelections, The Press Gallery convenes to look at the tricks and treats from the campaign.
Is it safe to say that Premier Jim Prentice successfully purged the Progressive Conservatives of the ghost of former premier Alison Redford? Will other political parties by haunted by the results? How scary will it be for Danielle Smith to go to a leadership review at the next Wildrose Party annual general meeting?
This week, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and senior reporter Sheila Pratt join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about Alberta’s political landscape post-byelections.
That includes a look at the many announcements by Prentice in the days after the byelections.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Pets Allowed - Why Are So Many Animals Allowed Where they Shouldn’t Be? by Patricia Marx
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/20/pets-allowed
Sheila’s pick:
Who by Fire by Fred Stenson
http://fredstenson.ca/
Sarah’s pick:
Planet Money’s Episode #577: The Kansas Experiment
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2014/10/22/358105415/episode-577-sam-brownback-s-kansas-experiment
Paula’s pick:
Irresponsible Government by Brent Rathgeber
Excerpt from The National Post:
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2014/09/08/brent-rathgeber-from-an-ex-tory-mp-confessions-of-a-former-trained-seal/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/173668168The Press Gallery #61: The Bring on the Byelections editionFri, 24 Oct 2014 17:36:09 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-61-the-bring-on-the-byelections-edition
00:27:43Edmonton JournalnoVoters in Edmonton-Whitemud, Calgary-West, Calgary-Foothills and Calgary-Elbow will head to the polls in four provincial byelections Monday.
The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell, city columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson devote a healthy portion of the Journal’s weekly politics podcast to those races as they enter their final days.
Will Premier Jim Prentice, Health Minister Stephen Mandel and Education Minister Gordon Dirks win seats in the Legislature? How effective have opposition candidates been in their campaigns? Dare the panelists make predictions?
The podcast also looks at the results of last week’s NDP leadership contest, where Rachel Notley was the overwhelming favourite to replace Brian Mason.
But before talking about these key democratic milestones, the Press Gallery reflects on the crimes that took place on Parliament Hill Wednesday and the reaction to those horrific events.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s picks:
St. Albert Readers Festival with P.S. Duffy & Jennifer Robinson
http://www.starfest.ca/index.php/authors/8-p-s-duffy-and-jennifer-robson-families-at-war.html
P.S. Duffy’s website
http://www.psduffy.com/bio--news.html
Jennifer Robson’s website
http://www.jennifer-robson.com/books/
Sarah’s pick:
Madame Secretary: Blame Canada episode
http://www.globaltv.com/madamsecretary/
Blame Canada Recap by Tanya Pai
http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/afterhours/tv-recap/tv-recap-madam-secretary-season-1-episode-5-blame-canada.php
Graham’s pick:
We can’t stop every terror attack, so let’s brace ourselves and adapt by Andrew Coyne
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2014/10/22/andrew-coyne-we-cant-stop-every-terror-attack-so-lets-brace-ourselves-and-adapt/
Voters in Edmonton-Whitemud, Calgary-West, Calgar…Voters in Edmonton-Whitemud, Calgary-West, Calgary-Foothills and Calgary-Elbow will head to the polls in four provincial byelections Monday.
The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell, city columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson devote a healthy portion of the Journal’s weekly politics podcast to those races as they enter their final days.
Will Premier Jim Prentice, Health Minister Stephen Mandel and Education Minister Gordon Dirks win seats in the Legislature? How effective have opposition candidates been in their campaigns? Dare the panelists make predictions?
The podcast also looks at the results of last week’s NDP leadership contest, where Rachel Notley was the overwhelming favourite to replace Brian Mason.
But before talking about these key democratic milestones, the Press Gallery reflects on the crimes that took place on Parliament Hill Wednesday and the reaction to those horrific events.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s picks:
St. Albert Readers Festival with P.S. Duffy & Jennifer Robinson
http://www.starfest.ca/index.php/authors/8-p-s-duffy-and-jennifer-robson-families-at-war.html
P.S. Duffy’s website
http://www.psduffy.com/bio--news.html
Jennifer Robson’s website
http://www.jennifer-robson.com/books/
Sarah’s pick:
Madame Secretary: Blame Canada episode
http://www.globaltv.com/madamsecretary/
Blame Canada Recap by Tanya Pai
http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/afterhours/tv-recap/tv-recap-madam-secretary-season-1-episode-5-blame-canada.php
Graham’s pick:
We can’t stop every terror attack, so let’s brace ourselves and adapt by Andrew Coyne
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2014/10/22/andrew-coyne-we-cant-stop-every-terror-attack-so-lets-brace-ourselves-and-adapt/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/172592812The Press Gallery #60: The Pride & Prudence editionFri, 17 Oct 2014 16:59:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-60-the-pride-prudence-edition
00:30:07Edmonton JournalnoShould Albertans be worried as Premier Jim Prentice preaches messages of “prudence” and “caution” as the world oil prices slide?
That’s one of the questions up for debate in this week as The Press Gallery convenes with provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, legislature reporter Karen Kleiss, city columnist Paula Simons and host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about three meaty subjects.
In addition to the latest warnings tied to oil revenue, the Journal’s weekly politics podcast looks at the plans announced by Alberta’s premier and health minister to help deal with the logjam in Alberta hospitals and the shortage of long-term care beds.
And the show starts with a discussion about Alberta’s New Democrats, who are the eve of electing a new leader to replace Brian Mason after a low-key, five-month campaign. The group looks at the contest between Rachel Notley, David Eggen and Rod Loyola, and makes some predictions.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick:
Is Justin Trudeau the candidate Canadian women have been waiting for? By Carol Toller
http://www.chatelaine.com/living/is-justin-trudeau-the-candidate-canadian-women-have-been-waiting-for/
Sarah’s pick:
The Trouble with Antibiotics from Frontline
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/trouble-with-antibiotics/
Karen’s pick:
Keystone be darned: Canada finds a route around Obama by Rebecca Penty, Hugo Miller, Andrew Mayeda and Edward Greenspon
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-08/keystone-be-darned-canada-finds-oil-route-around-obama.html
Graham’s pick:
Tales of the Trash: A neighbourhood garbage man explains modern Egypt by Peter Hessler
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/13/tales-trashShould Albertans be worried as Premier Jim Prenti…Should Albertans be worried as Premier Jim Prentice preaches messages of “prudence” and “caution” as the world oil prices slide?
That’s one of the questions up for debate in this week as The Press Gallery convenes with provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, legislature reporter Karen Kleiss, city columnist Paula Simons and host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about three meaty subjects.
In addition to the latest warnings tied to oil revenue, the Journal’s weekly politics podcast looks at the plans announced by Alberta’s premier and health minister to help deal with the logjam in Alberta hospitals and the shortage of long-term care beds.
And the show starts with a discussion about Alberta’s New Democrats, who are the eve of electing a new leader to replace Brian Mason after a low-key, five-month campaign. The group looks at the contest between Rachel Notley, David Eggen and Rod Loyola, and makes some predictions.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick:
Is Justin Trudeau the candidate Canadian women have been waiting for? By Carol Toller
http://www.chatelaine.com/living/is-justin-trudeau-the-candidate-canadian-women-have-been-waiting-for/
Sarah’s pick:
The Trouble with Antibiotics from Frontline
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/trouble-with-antibiotics/
Karen’s pick:
Keystone be darned: Canada finds a route around Obama by Rebecca Penty, Hugo Miller, Andrew Mayeda and Edward Greenspon
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-08/keystone-be-darned-canada-finds-oil-route-around-obama.html
Graham’s pick:
Tales of the Trash: A neighbourhood garbage man explains modern Egypt by Peter Hessler
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/13/tales-trashtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/171573576The Press Gallery #59: The School House Rock editionFri, 10 Oct 2014 23:21:14 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-59-the-school-house-rock-edition
00:28:38Edmonton JournalnoPremier Jim Prentice was singing a tune many families in fast-growing suburban communities across Alberta will be keen to hear, promising this week his government will, by 2020, build an additional 55 new schools and fund major renovations at another 20.
The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell sits down this week with provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim and columnist Graham Thomson to talk about that major infrastructure pledge, which comes in the midst of four by-elections and is in addition to an existing promise of 50 schools and 70 major rennovations announced previously by former premier Alison Redford.
The Journal’s weekly politics podcast also digs into the latest series of reports from Alberta’s auditor general, which examined the province’s record on environmental monitoring in the oil sands, its contracting practices and the state of inspections at long-term care facilities.
There’s also brief talk about why the mayors of Alberta’s two biggest cities met with the premier this week.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Mariam’s pick:
Newspapers prefer lesbians by David Ingold
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/graphics/2014-front-page-gay-couples/
Sarah’s pick:
Local people with their arms crossed
http://localpeoplearmscrossed.tumblr.com/
The Secret Recordings of Carmen Segarra from This Amerian Life
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/536/the-secret-recordings-of-carmen-segarra
Inside the New York Fed: Secret Recordings and a Culture Class by Jake Berstein
http://www.propublica.org/article/carmen-segarras-secret-recordings-from-inside-new-york-fed
Graham’s pick:
How Gang’s Took Over Prisons by Graeme Wood
http://www.propublica.org/article/carmen-segarras-secret-recordings-from-inside-new-york-fedPremier Jim Prentice was singing a tune many fami…Premier Jim Prentice was singing a tune many families in fast-growing suburban communities across Alberta will be keen to hear, promising this week his government will, by 2020, build an additional 55 new schools and fund major renovations at another 20.
The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell sits down this week with provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim and columnist Graham Thomson to talk about that major infrastructure pledge, which comes in the midst of four by-elections and is in addition to an existing promise of 50 schools and 70 major rennovations announced previously by former premier Alison Redford.
The Journal’s weekly politics podcast also digs into the latest series of reports from Alberta’s auditor general, which examined the province’s record on environmental monitoring in the oil sands, its contracting practices and the state of inspections at long-term care facilities.
There’s also brief talk about why the mayors of Alberta’s two biggest cities met with the premier this week.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Mariam’s pick:
Newspapers prefer lesbians by David Ingold
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/graphics/2014-front-page-gay-couples/
Sarah’s pick:
Local people with their arms crossed
http://localpeoplearmscrossed.tumblr.com/
The Secret Recordings of Carmen Segarra from This Amerian Life
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/536/the-secret-recordings-of-carmen-segarra
Inside the New York Fed: Secret Recordings and a Culture Class by Jake Berstein
http://www.propublica.org/article/carmen-segarras-secret-recordings-from-inside-new-york-fed
Graham’s pick:
How Gang’s Took Over Prisons by Graeme Wood
http://www.propublica.org/article/carmen-segarras-secret-recordings-from-inside-new-york-fedtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/170469752The Press Gallery #58: The Drop that Writ editionFri, 03 Oct 2014 14:12:58 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-58-the-drop-that-writ-edition
00:26:18Edmonton JournalnoAlbertans in four ridings now have a date with a provincial by-election and candidates from all major political parties are coming a-courting.
The Press Gallery convenes this week to talk about Premier Jim Prentice’s decision to drop the writ in Edmonton-Whitemud, Calgary-Elbow, Calgary-Foothills and Calgary-West and send voters in those ridings to the polls on October 27th.
Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, legislature reporter Mariam Ibrahim and city columnist Paula Simons join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to explore each of the races.
The panel looks at who is running in each of the four ridings, why these seats are so hotly contested and why the Progressive Conservatives could very well succeed on the comeback trail.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick:
Statement from Mayor Naheed Nenshi regarding the flood recovery efforts announcement from Premier Prentice
http://blog.calgarymayor.ca/2014/09/statement-from-mayor-nenshi-regarding.html
Sarah’s pick:
City of Edmonton to Change slogan from ‘Gateway to the North’ to ‘Portal to the Universe,” This is That, CBC radio
http://www.cbc.ca/thisisthat/blog/2014/02/04/city-of-edmonton-to-change-slogan-from-gateway-to-the-north-to-portal-to-the-universe/
Graham’s pick:
The Fight of their Lives by Dexter Filkins
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/29/fight-lives
Mariam’s pick:
Paul Calandra unreservedly apologizes to this turkey by Scott Feschuk
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/i-unreservedly-apologize-to-this-turkey/Albertans in four ridings now have a date with a …Albertans in four ridings now have a date with a provincial by-election and candidates from all major political parties are coming a-courting.
The Press Gallery convenes this week to talk about Premier Jim Prentice’s decision to drop the writ in Edmonton-Whitemud, Calgary-Elbow, Calgary-Foothills and Calgary-West and send voters in those ridings to the polls on October 27th.
Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, legislature reporter Mariam Ibrahim and city columnist Paula Simons join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to explore each of the races.
The panel looks at who is running in each of the four ridings, why these seats are so hotly contested and why the Progressive Conservatives could very well succeed on the comeback trail.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick:
Statement from Mayor Naheed Nenshi regarding the flood recovery efforts announcement from Premier Prentice
http://blog.calgarymayor.ca/2014/09/statement-from-mayor-nenshi-regarding.html
Sarah’s pick:
City of Edmonton to Change slogan from ‘Gateway to the North’ to ‘Portal to the Universe,” This is That, CBC radio
http://www.cbc.ca/thisisthat/blog/2014/02/04/city-of-edmonton-to-change-slogan-from-gateway-to-the-north-to-portal-to-the-universe/
Graham’s pick:
The Fight of their Lives by Dexter Filkins
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/29/fight-lives
Mariam’s pick:
Paul Calandra unreservedly apologizes to this turkey by Scott Feschuk
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/i-unreservedly-apologize-to-this-turkey/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/169471581The Press Gallery 57: The Honeymooners editionFri, 26 Sep 2014 16:27:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-57
00:26:38Edmonton JournalnoPremier Jim Prentice and his newly formed cabinet have done their best in the last two weeks to woo Albertans.
The Press Gallery convenes with host Sarah O’Donnell, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and health reporter Keith Gerein to review some of the issues Prentice and his cabinet colleagues have tackled in what is, theoretically at least, their honeymoon phase with voters.
The politics podcast includes a look at the Progressive Conservative government’s latest accountability pledge, how Alberta’s new health minister Stephen Mandel has handled his first few days with a tough file and a discussion about the government’s latest dust-up with privacy commissioner Jill Clayton.
With a premier and two cabinet ministers who are not also sitting MLAs, by-election talk also in unavoidable.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links:
Sarah’s picks:
Danger, Danger, RSA is investing in Alabama: Op-ed by David Bronner
http://www.al.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/12/danger_danger_rsa_is_investing.html
David Bronner says Alabama “irresponsible” on Medicaid by Patrick Rupinski
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619949?p=2&tc=pg
Alabama’s Ace Investment by Jenny Price
http://www.csg.org/knowledgecenter/docs/sn0504AlabamasAceInvestments.pdf
Wikipedia entry on David Bronner, CEO of Retirement Systems of Alabama
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_G._Bronner
Keith’s pick:
The Alberta Rural Physician Action plan: 2013-14 annual report
http://www.rpap.ab.ca/media/43813/final-rpap-2013-14-public-report.pdf
Graham’s pick:
Sky Guide
http://fifthstarlabs.com/
Sky Guide review: A great way to identify the stars above
http://www.cnet.com/products/sky-guide-ios/
Paula’s picks:
Emma Watson at the HeforShe Campaign 2014: United Nations video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkjW9PZBRfk
Shimon Peres goes Job Hunting by the Jerusalem Post
http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/WATCH-Newly-unemployed-Peres-tries-his-hand-at-unexpected-jobs-376066Premier Jim Prentice and his newly formed cabinet…Premier Jim Prentice and his newly formed cabinet have done their best in the last two weeks to woo Albertans.
The Press Gallery convenes with host Sarah O’Donnell, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and health reporter Keith Gerein to review some of the issues Prentice and his cabinet colleagues have tackled in what is, theoretically at least, their honeymoon phase with voters.
The politics podcast includes a look at the Progressive Conservative government’s latest accountability pledge, how Alberta’s new health minister Stephen Mandel has handled his first few days with a tough file and a discussion about the government’s latest dust-up with privacy commissioner Jill Clayton.
With a premier and two cabinet ministers who are not also sitting MLAs, by-election talk also in unavoidable.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links:
Sarah’s picks:
Danger, Danger, RSA is investing in Alabama: Op-ed by David Bronner
http://www.al.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/12/danger_danger_rsa_is_investing.html
David Bronner says Alabama “irresponsible” on Medicaid by Patrick Rupinski
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619949?p=2&tc=pg
Alabama’s Ace Investment by Jenny Price
http://www.csg.org/knowledgecenter/docs/sn0504AlabamasAceInvestments.pdf
Wikipedia entry on David Bronner, CEO of Retirement Systems of Alabama
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_G._Bronner
Keith’s pick:
The Alberta Rural Physician Action plan: 2013-14 annual report
http://www.rpap.ab.ca/media/43813/final-rpap-2013-14-public-report.pdf
Graham’s pick:
Sky Guide
http://fifthstarlabs.com/
Sky Guide review: A great way to identify the stars above
http://www.cnet.com/products/sky-guide-ios/
Paula’s picks:
Emma Watson at the HeforShe Campaign 2014: United Nations video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkjW9PZBRfk
Shimon Peres goes Job Hunting by the Jerusalem Post
http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/WATCH-Newly-unemployed-Peres-tries-his-hand-at-unexpected-jobs-376066tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/168352257The Press Gallery #56: The Under New Management editionThu, 18 Sep 2014 22:03:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-56-the-under-new-management-edition
00:27:07Edmonton JournalnoPremier Jim Prentice moved quickly to put his stamp on the Alberta Legislature this week, as he unveiled his new cabinet team, announced a series of appointments to high profile posts and moved quickly to permanently ground the provincial government’s airplane saga.
The Press Gallery podcast’s host Sarah O’Donnell talks with her own cabinet of politics watchers – Journal columnists Graham Thomson and Paula Simons, and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim — about who’s in and who’s out of the inner government circle and their thoughts on some of the surprise choices for Prentice’s new management team.
The panel also weighs in on Prentice’s news that the government will sell its fleet of planes, instead requiring officials to travel exclusively by commercial or charter flights.
And with a premier and two cabinet ministers without seats in the Legislature, their conversation inevitably turns to by-elections.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Sarah’s pick:
Alberta’s New Cabinet Quiz by Lucas Timmons
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta-politics/cabinet-quiz/index.html
Graham’s pick
The Atlantic special issue: World War I – How the Great War Made the Modern World
http://www.theatlantic.com/ebooks/detail/world-war-i/
Mariam’s pick:
Cyber Insecurity: What we don’t know about Canada’s digital spy agency
http://thewalrus.ca/cyber-insecurity/
Paula’s pick:
The Last Amazon: Wonder Woman Returns by Jill LePore
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/22/last-amazonPremier Jim Prentice moved quickly to put his sta…Premier Jim Prentice moved quickly to put his stamp on the Alberta Legislature this week, as he unveiled his new cabinet team, announced a series of appointments to high profile posts and moved quickly to permanently ground the provincial government’s airplane saga.
The Press Gallery podcast’s host Sarah O’Donnell talks with her own cabinet of politics watchers – Journal columnists Graham Thomson and Paula Simons, and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim — about who’s in and who’s out of the inner government circle and their thoughts on some of the surprise choices for Prentice’s new management team.
The panel also weighs in on Prentice’s news that the government will sell its fleet of planes, instead requiring officials to travel exclusively by commercial or charter flights.
And with a premier and two cabinet ministers without seats in the Legislature, their conversation inevitably turns to by-elections.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Sarah’s pick:
Alberta’s New Cabinet Quiz by Lucas Timmons
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta-politics/cabinet-quiz/index.html
Graham’s pick
The Atlantic special issue: World War I – How the Great War Made the Modern World
http://www.theatlantic.com/ebooks/detail/world-war-i/
Mariam’s pick:
Cyber Insecurity: What we don’t know about Canada’s digital spy agency
http://thewalrus.ca/cyber-insecurity/
Paula’s pick:
The Last Amazon: Wonder Woman Returns by Jill LePore
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/22/last-amazontag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/167447987The Press Gallery #55: The Extreme Makeover editionFri, 12 Sep 2014 19:43:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-55-the-extreme-makeover-edition
00:29:22Edmonton JournalnoThe Alberta premier’s office is in the midst of an extreme makeover, with new Progressive Conservative leader Jim Prentice’s transition into the top job.
Outgoing Premier Dave Hancock just announced he will resign his seat as an Edmonton MLA immediately and pieces of Prentice’s new team are snapping into place.
Journal columnist Paula Simons, senior reporter Sheila Pratt and health reporter Keith Gerein join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about these first few days of the Prentice era.
The panel also talks health care, with the release of an auditor general’s report on chronic health conditions, another change at the top of the Alberta Health Services chain of command and the reappearance of one of the most controversial AHS figures, Stephen Duckett, in Edmonton.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Keith’s pick:
Auditor General’s Report on Health – Chronic Disease Management
http://www.oag.ab.ca/webfiles/reports/OAGSept2014Report.pdf
News release & key findings
http://www.oag.ab.ca/node/449
Sheila’s pick:
Personal History by Catherine Graham
http://www.amazon.ca/Personal-History-Katharine-Graham/dp/0375701044
Paper Route: New York Times review of Personal History by Nora Ephron
http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/02/09/reviews/970209.09ephront.html
Sarah’s pick:
The Aura of Power game app
‘Alison’ seeks ‘Skypalace in Aura of Power videogame by Karen Kleiss
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Alison+seeks+Skypalace+Aura+Power+videogame/10189091/story.html
Paula’s pick:
The Afghan Girls Who Live as Boys by Jenny Norberg, photos by Adam Ferguson
http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/09/the-underground-girls-of-kabul/379762/The Alberta premier’s office is in the midst of a…The Alberta premier’s office is in the midst of an extreme makeover, with new Progressive Conservative leader Jim Prentice’s transition into the top job.
Outgoing Premier Dave Hancock just announced he will resign his seat as an Edmonton MLA immediately and pieces of Prentice’s new team are snapping into place.
Journal columnist Paula Simons, senior reporter Sheila Pratt and health reporter Keith Gerein join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about these first few days of the Prentice era.
The panel also talks health care, with the release of an auditor general’s report on chronic health conditions, another change at the top of the Alberta Health Services chain of command and the reappearance of one of the most controversial AHS figures, Stephen Duckett, in Edmonton.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Keith’s pick:
Auditor General’s Report on Health – Chronic Disease Management
http://www.oag.ab.ca/webfiles/reports/OAGSept2014Report.pdf
News release & key findings
http://www.oag.ab.ca/node/449
Sheila’s pick:
Personal History by Catherine Graham
http://www.amazon.ca/Personal-History-Katharine-Graham/dp/0375701044
Paper Route: New York Times review of Personal History by Nora Ephron
http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/02/09/reviews/970209.09ephront.html
Sarah’s pick:
The Aura of Power game app
‘Alison’ seeks ‘Skypalace in Aura of Power videogame by Karen Kleiss
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Alison+seeks+Skypalace+Aura+Power+videogame/10189091/story.html
Paula’s pick:
The Afghan Girls Who Live as Boys by Jenny Norberg, photos by Adam Ferguson
http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/09/the-underground-girls-of-kabul/379762/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/166690467The Press Gallery: The Prentice is Premier editionSun, 07 Sep 2014 22:33:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-the-prentice-is-premier-edition
00:17:17Edmonton JournalnoAs former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice transitions to his new job as Alberta’s 16th premier, The Press Gallery podcast convened to discuss his Saturday night victory in the PC leadership contest and how the party’s electronic voting experiment worked.
Sarah O’Donnell, host of the Journal’s politics podcast, talks with Legislature reporter Mariam Ibrahim, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and content editor Kathy Kerr about Prentice’s landslide victory, the party’s pitiful voter turnout and problems with the electronic ballots that seemed to plague supporters of all three candidates.
The Journal’s political reporting team also talks about how Thomas Lukaszuk and Ric McIver handled the defeat in the race for the PC party’s top job and what comes next in Alberta politics as premier-designate Jim Prentice prepares to move into the premier’s office. As former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice t…As former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice transitions to his new job as Alberta’s 16th premier, The Press Gallery podcast convened to discuss his Saturday night victory in the PC leadership contest and how the party’s electronic voting experiment worked.
Sarah O’Donnell, host of the Journal’s politics podcast, talks with Legislature reporter Mariam Ibrahim, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and content editor Kathy Kerr about Prentice’s landslide victory, the party’s pitiful voter turnout and problems with the electronic ballots that seemed to plague supporters of all three candidates.
The Journal’s political reporting team also talks about how Thomas Lukaszuk and Ric McIver handled the defeat in the race for the PC party’s top job and what comes next in Alberta politics as premier-designate Jim Prentice prepares to move into the premier’s office. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/166388256The Press Gallery #54: the Are We There Yet? (PC leadership) editionFri, 05 Sep 2014 18:36:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-54-the-are-we-there-yet-pc-leadership-edition
00:26:35Edmonton JournalnoWith the voting underway in the Progressive Conservative leadership campaign, the four-month race dominates this week’s The Press Gallery.
Podcast host Sarah O’Donnell walks through the highs and lows of the last week – and the entire campaign -- with Journal columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss and legislature columnist Graham Thomson.
What kind of campaigns did Jim Prentice, Thomas Lukaszuk and Ric McIver run in their attempt to become Alberta’s next premier? And what does the Journal’s team of political reporters think the results may be on Saturday?
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Reader pick from Tim Gerwing:
CBC The Current’s Project Money – Paying for the Golden Years
http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/project-money/2014/08/26/retirement-money/
Paula’s pick:
The NRA’s Murder Mystery
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/07/robert-dowlut-nra-murder-mystery
Sarah’s pick:
U.K. Braces for a Nail-Biter in Scottish Independence Vote by Catherine Mayer:
http://time.com/3267578/scottish-referendum-uk-vote-nailbiter/
Scottish Independence: How would Scotland defend itself? By Claire Phipps
http://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/sep/04/scottish-independence-scotland-defence-trident
Graham’s pick:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
http://www.hbocanada.com/last-week-tonight/about.php
Last Week Tonight’s segment on Net Neutrality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpbOEoRrHyUWith the voting underway in the Progressive Conse…With the voting underway in the Progressive Conservative leadership campaign, the four-month race dominates this week’s The Press Gallery.
Podcast host Sarah O’Donnell walks through the highs and lows of the last week – and the entire campaign -- with Journal columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss and legislature columnist Graham Thomson.
What kind of campaigns did Jim Prentice, Thomas Lukaszuk and Ric McIver run in their attempt to become Alberta’s next premier? And what does the Journal’s team of political reporters think the results may be on Saturday?
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Reader pick from Tim Gerwing:
CBC The Current’s Project Money – Paying for the Golden Years
http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/project-money/2014/08/26/retirement-money/
Paula’s pick:
The NRA’s Murder Mystery
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/07/robert-dowlut-nra-murder-mystery
Sarah’s pick:
U.K. Braces for a Nail-Biter in Scottish Independence Vote by Catherine Mayer:
http://time.com/3267578/scottish-referendum-uk-vote-nailbiter/
Scottish Independence: How would Scotland defend itself? By Claire Phipps
http://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/sep/04/scottish-independence-scotland-defence-trident
Graham’s pick:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
http://www.hbocanada.com/last-week-tonight/about.php
Last Week Tonight’s segment on Net Neutrality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpbOEoRrHyUtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/165322275The Press Gallery #53: The First Anniversary editionFri, 29 Aug 2014 15:37:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-53-the-first-anniversary-edition
00:28:34Edmonton JournalnoThe Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly politics podcast, celebrates its first anniversary on-air this week with a lively debate on roaming charges, brown envelopes and the Progressive Conservative leadership campaign.
A $20,000 cell phone bill racked up in 2012 threw a wrench into Thomas Lukaszuk’s campaign for the PC’s top job and very quickly exploded into a problem for the larger PC party, as well as the government. Columnist Paula Simons, political columnist Graham Thomson and provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss talk with host Sarah O’Donnell about what happened, why it matters and what other trouble this leaked cell phone bill might dial up.
Then, Graham Thomson gives a run-down on the quarterly financial update delivered by Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner. And the group talks about an endorsement in the NDP leadership contest and what impact that might have on that party’s kinder, gentler leadership race.
Good Stuff From the Gallery Links
Paula’s picks:
What China Wants by The Economist
http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21613263-after-bad-couple-centuries-china-itching-regain-its-place-world-how-should
Boyhood
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073/
Sarah’s pick:
The End of Retirement by Jessica Bruder
http://harpers.org/archive/2014/08/the-end-of-retirement/
Graham’s pick:
The Biden Agenda by Evan Osnos
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/07/28/biden-agenda
The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly poli…The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly politics podcast, celebrates its first anniversary on-air this week with a lively debate on roaming charges, brown envelopes and the Progressive Conservative leadership campaign.
A $20,000 cell phone bill racked up in 2012 threw a wrench into Thomas Lukaszuk’s campaign for the PC’s top job and very quickly exploded into a problem for the larger PC party, as well as the government. Columnist Paula Simons, political columnist Graham Thomson and provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss talk with host Sarah O’Donnell about what happened, why it matters and what other trouble this leaked cell phone bill might dial up.
Then, Graham Thomson gives a run-down on the quarterly financial update delivered by Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner. And the group talks about an endorsement in the NDP leadership contest and what impact that might have on that party’s kinder, gentler leadership race.
Good Stuff From the Gallery Links
Paula’s picks:
What China Wants by The Economist
http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21613263-after-bad-couple-centuries-china-itching-regain-its-place-world-how-should
Boyhood
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073/
Sarah’s pick:
The End of Retirement by Jessica Bruder
http://harpers.org/archive/2014/08/the-end-of-retirement/
Graham’s pick:
The Biden Agenda by Evan Osnos
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/07/28/biden-agenda
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/164306309The Press Gallery #52: The Term Limits?! editionFri, 22 Aug 2014 17:43:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-52-the-term-limits-edition
00:27:18Edmonton JournalnoIs it time for term limits in Alberta politics?
This week on The Press Gallery podcast, the panel weighs in on Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Jim Prentice’s plan to legislate term limits on Alberta politicians.
Host Sarah O’Donnell talks with provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, content editor Kathy Kerr and city editor Mark Iype about why a politician would want to propose capping people’s time in elected office and whether this is the kind of accountability Albertans are looking for.
The panel also looks at the latest chapter of the provincial aircraft controversy, which included apologies from Premier Dave Hancock this week and the changes announced jointly with Finance minister Doug Horner about how the provincial fleet of aircraft will be used.
Good Stuff from the Gallery concludes the show.
USEFUL LINKS:
Jim Prentice Thursday speech on accountability and term limits
http://jimprentice.ca/latest/news/speaking-notes-end-of-entitlements-and-restoring-public-trust
News release on government plans to implement Auditor General recommendations on aircraft
http://alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=369885CE312EB-CE5F-64BB-4B1B80211EF79714
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Mariam’s pick:
In Sierra Leone, an exhausting struggle to contain Ebola by Jennifer Yang
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2014/08/13/in_sierra_leone_an_exhausting_struggle_to_contain_ebola.html
How Sierra Leone is screening travelers for Ebola by Jennifer Yang
http://www.thestar.com/news/the_world_daily/2014/08/how_sierra_leone_is_screening_travelers_for_ebola.html
Sarah’s pick:
Generation Kill, an HBO mini-series (originally aired in 2008)
http://www.hbocanada.com/generationkill/
Generation Kill by Evan Wright
http://www.amazon.ca/Generation-Kill-Evan-Wright/dp/0425224740
Kathy’s pick:
Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East by Scott Anderson
http://www.randomhouse.com/book/201116/lawrence-in-arabia-by-scott-anderson
Who was T.E. Lawrence: Book Review by Alex Von Tunzelman http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/11/books/review/lawrence-in-arabia-by-scott-anderson.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Mark’s pick:
John Baird’s tweets under investigation after language complaint by Robert Bostelaar
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/bairds-tweets-investigated-after-language-complaint
John Baird’s Twitter account prompts scrutiny of language commissioner by Jennifer Ditchburn
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/john-baird-s-twitter-account-prompts-scrutiny-of-language-commissioner-1.2742644
Should a Minister’s social media account be considered personal? CBC Blog
http://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcommunity/2014/08/should-a-ministers-social-media-accounts-be-considered-personal.htmlIs it time for term limits in Alberta politics?
…Is it time for term limits in Alberta politics?
This week on The Press Gallery podcast, the panel weighs in on Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Jim Prentice’s plan to legislate term limits on Alberta politicians.
Host Sarah O’Donnell talks with provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, content editor Kathy Kerr and city editor Mark Iype about why a politician would want to propose capping people’s time in elected office and whether this is the kind of accountability Albertans are looking for.
The panel also looks at the latest chapter of the provincial aircraft controversy, which included apologies from Premier Dave Hancock this week and the changes announced jointly with Finance minister Doug Horner about how the provincial fleet of aircraft will be used.
Good Stuff from the Gallery concludes the show.
USEFUL LINKS:
Jim Prentice Thursday speech on accountability and term limits
http://jimprentice.ca/latest/news/speaking-notes-end-of-entitlements-and-restoring-public-trust
News release on government plans to implement Auditor General recommendations on aircraft
http://alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=369885CE312EB-CE5F-64BB-4B1B80211EF79714
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Mariam’s pick:
In Sierra Leone, an exhausting struggle to contain Ebola by Jennifer Yang
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2014/08/13/in_sierra_leone_an_exhausting_struggle_to_contain_ebola.html
How Sierra Leone is screening travelers for Ebola by Jennifer Yang
http://www.thestar.com/news/the_world_daily/2014/08/how_sierra_leone_is_screening_travelers_for_ebola.html
Sarah’s pick:
Generation Kill, an HBO mini-series (originally aired in 2008)
http://www.hbocanada.com/generationkill/
Generation Kill by Evan Wright
http://www.amazon.ca/Generation-Kill-Evan-Wright/dp/0425224740
Kathy’s pick:
Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East by Scott Anderson
http://www.randomhouse.com/book/201116/lawrence-in-arabia-by-scott-anderson
Who was T.E. Lawrence: Book Review by Alex Von Tunzelman http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/11/books/review/lawrence-in-arabia-by-scott-anderson.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Mark’s pick:
John Baird’s tweets under investigation after language complaint by Robert Bostelaar
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/bairds-tweets-investigated-after-language-complaint
John Baird’s Twitter account prompts scrutiny of language commissioner by Jennifer Ditchburn
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/john-baird-s-twitter-account-prompts-scrutiny-of-language-commissioner-1.2742644
Should a Minister’s social media account be considered personal? CBC Blog
http://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcommunity/2014/08/should-a-ministers-social-media-accounts-be-considered-personal.htmltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163305328The Press Gallery #51: O' Captain, My Captain editionFri, 15 Aug 2014 19:00:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-51-o-captain-my-captain-edition
00:27:20Edmonton JournalnoThe Press Gallery #51: O’ Captain, My Captain edition
We have a Robin Williams-inspired episode this week in The Press Gallery. Columnist Paula Simons and reporters Mariam Ibrahim and Sheila Pratt join guest host Keith Gerein to discuss the latest developments in the race to become captain of the Alberta Tories’ (sinking?) ship. The panelists also weigh in on Finance Minister Doug Horner’s political future, a new report on pollution in the oilsands region, and a very quiet NDP leadership campaign. As a bonus, we also talk about the metaphorical hanging of Alison Redford (her portrait). Fifty years from now, what will Albertans say about our first woman premier when they pass her image in the legislature hallway?
Good Stuff from the Gallery links:
Paula’s pick:
Aboriginal Populations: Social, Demographic, and Epidemiological Perspectives.
Edited by Frank Trovato and Anatole Romaniuk, and published by the University of Alberta press
http://www.uap.ualberta.ca/UAP.asp?LID=41&bookID=1054
http://books.google.ca/books?id=Mtr9AwAAQBAJ&pg=PR4&lpg=PR4&dq=Aboriginal+Populations+University+of+Alberta+Press&source=bl&ots=2FXgKAqUku&sig=jlPPI47yFm8fxE8xjD0jFOUMwfU&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PULuU6GNOc6syASotIG4DQ&ved=0CE4
Keith’s pick:
Gap Analysis of Public Mental Health and Addictions Programs in Alberta. A report written for the provincial government by the University of Alberta’s T. Cameron Wild, Jody Wolfe, Jian Wang, and Arto Ohinmaa
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/GAP-MAP-Report-2014.pdf
Mariam’s pick:
War Gear Flows to Police Departments. By Matt Apuzzo. Published in the New York Times June 8, 2014
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/09/us/war-gear-flows-to-police-departments.html
Sheila’s pick:
The July 28, 2014, decision of the Human Rights Tribunal in the case of an Alberta school teacher who alleged her school did not properly intervene to stop harassment from a student.
http://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abhrc/doc/2014/2014ahrc5/2014ahrc5.html
The Press Gallery #51: O’ Captain, My Captain edi…The Press Gallery #51: O’ Captain, My Captain edition
We have a Robin Williams-inspired episode this week in The Press Gallery. Columnist Paula Simons and reporters Mariam Ibrahim and Sheila Pratt join guest host Keith Gerein to discuss the latest developments in the race to become captain of the Alberta Tories’ (sinking?) ship. The panelists also weigh in on Finance Minister Doug Horner’s political future, a new report on pollution in the oilsands region, and a very quiet NDP leadership campaign. As a bonus, we also talk about the metaphorical hanging of Alison Redford (her portrait). Fifty years from now, what will Albertans say about our first woman premier when they pass her image in the legislature hallway?
Good Stuff from the Gallery links:
Paula’s pick:
Aboriginal Populations: Social, Demographic, and Epidemiological Perspectives.
Edited by Frank Trovato and Anatole Romaniuk, and published by the University of Alberta press
http://www.uap.ualberta.ca/UAP.asp?LID=41&bookID=1054
http://books.google.ca/books?id=Mtr9AwAAQBAJ&pg=PR4&lpg=PR4&dq=Aboriginal+Populations+University+of+Alberta+Press&source=bl&ots=2FXgKAqUku&sig=jlPPI47yFm8fxE8xjD0jFOUMwfU&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PULuU6GNOc6syASotIG4DQ&ved=0CE4
Keith’s pick:
Gap Analysis of Public Mental Health and Addictions Programs in Alberta. A report written for the provincial government by the University of Alberta’s T. Cameron Wild, Jody Wolfe, Jian Wang, and Arto Ohinmaa
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/GAP-MAP-Report-2014.pdf
Mariam’s pick:
War Gear Flows to Police Departments. By Matt Apuzzo. Published in the New York Times June 8, 2014
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/09/us/war-gear-flows-to-police-departments.html
Sheila’s pick:
The July 28, 2014, decision of the Human Rights Tribunal in the case of an Alberta school teacher who alleged her school did not properly intervene to stop harassment from a student.
http://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abhrc/doc/2014/2014ahrc5/2014ahrc5.html
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/162332583The Press Gallery #50: Aura of Power editionFri, 08 Aug 2014 23:12:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/press-gallery-50-aura-of-power-edition
00:22:32Edmonton JournalnoThe Press Gallery #50: Aura of Power edition
Planes, trains, and… well, actually just planes: Press Gallery panelists have a lot to talk about from a very heated week at the legislature. Columnist Paula Simons and reporters Mariam Ibrahim and Sheila Pratt join guest host Keith Gerein to discuss former premier Alison Redford’s final goodbye from provincial politics, and the scathing auditor general’s report that likely helped drive her out the door. The report was one of the most explosive we’ve seen in quite some time, detailing abuse of government aircraft and failures to disclose the complete costs of international travel. The panelists discuss how an “aura of power” from Redford’s office allowed this to happen, who else in government is now under fire, and the potential fallout for the Progressive Conservative party.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links:
Paula’s first pick:
Special duty report on the expenses of the office of Premier Redford and Alberta’s Air Transportation System: By Auditor General Merwan Saher
http://www.oag.ab.ca/webfiles/reports/August%202014%20Report.pdf
Paula’s second pick:
“Mistakes were made.” A Dec. 5, 1876 speech from U.S. president Ulysses S. Grant to the Senate and House of Representatives. Published by the American Presidency Project
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=29517
Keith’s pick:
40 years later, still trying to define presidential power. Richard Nixon’s tenure and downfall are reassessed. By Peter Baker of the New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/04/us/richard-nixons-tenure-and-downfall-are-reassessed.html?_r=1
Mariam’s pick:
Omar Khadr’s Untold Story: Canada Should Let Media Interview Ex-Guantánamo Detainee. A New York Times editorial
http://harpers.org/archive/2014/07/promises-promises/
Sheila’s pick:
The Alberta’s Court of Appeal’s written decision on why Omar Khadr’s sentence should be served in a provincial jail.
http://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/jdb_new/public/ca/2003-NewTemplate/ca/Civil/2014/2014abca0225.pdf
The Press Gallery #50: Aura of Power edition
Plan…The Press Gallery #50: Aura of Power edition
Planes, trains, and… well, actually just planes: Press Gallery panelists have a lot to talk about from a very heated week at the legislature. Columnist Paula Simons and reporters Mariam Ibrahim and Sheila Pratt join guest host Keith Gerein to discuss former premier Alison Redford’s final goodbye from provincial politics, and the scathing auditor general’s report that likely helped drive her out the door. The report was one of the most explosive we’ve seen in quite some time, detailing abuse of government aircraft and failures to disclose the complete costs of international travel. The panelists discuss how an “aura of power” from Redford’s office allowed this to happen, who else in government is now under fire, and the potential fallout for the Progressive Conservative party.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links:
Paula’s first pick:
Special duty report on the expenses of the office of Premier Redford and Alberta’s Air Transportation System: By Auditor General Merwan Saher
http://www.oag.ab.ca/webfiles/reports/August%202014%20Report.pdf
Paula’s second pick:
“Mistakes were made.” A Dec. 5, 1876 speech from U.S. president Ulysses S. Grant to the Senate and House of Representatives. Published by the American Presidency Project
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=29517
Keith’s pick:
40 years later, still trying to define presidential power. Richard Nixon’s tenure and downfall are reassessed. By Peter Baker of the New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/04/us/richard-nixons-tenure-and-downfall-are-reassessed.html?_r=1
Mariam’s pick:
Omar Khadr’s Untold Story: Canada Should Let Media Interview Ex-Guantánamo Detainee. A New York Times editorial
http://harpers.org/archive/2014/07/promises-promises/
Sheila’s pick:
The Alberta’s Court of Appeal’s written decision on why Omar Khadr’s sentence should be served in a provincial jail.
http://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/jdb_new/public/ca/2003-NewTemplate/ca/Civil/2014/2014abca0225.pdf
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/161318696The Press Gallery #49: Ghost Riders in the Sky editionFri, 01 Aug 2014 23:08:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-49-ghost-riders-in-the-sky-edition
00:27:58Edmonton JournalnoPhantom passengers, pay bumps and protecting Alberta lakes: Press Gallery panelists take on all three hot topics this week. Columnist Paula Simons, reporter Alexandra Zabjek and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to discuss the auditor general’s draft report leaked to CBC news that raises serious questions about former Premier Alison Redford’s use of the government’s planes and the quiet lifting of the three-year pay freeze imposed on senior civil servants in 2013. The panel also dives into why more Alberta lakes are seeing blue green algae warnings and what’s being done about to tackle the problem.
USEFUL LINKS
Premier Alison Redford’s flights had ‘false passengers,’ auditor general says by Charles Rusnell and Jennie Russell
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/premier-alison-redford-s-flights-had-false-passengers-auditor-general-says-1.2720906
Lake Health Warnings Now a Rite of Summer by Alexandra Zabjek
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Lake+health+warnings+rite+summer/10065806/story.html
County Organizes to Protect its Lakes by Alexandra Zabjek
http://www2.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=07652ddc-d027-449e-8e4b-41382743719a
Want to Keep Your Favourite Lake Pristine? You’ve Got to Do Something Yourself by Alexandra Zabjek
https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHMO_enCA539CA539&ion=1&espv=2&es_th=1&ie=UTF-8#q=Zabjek%20lakes%20edmonton%20journal
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Mariam’s picks:
A Step Too Far From Alison Redford by Susan Elliott
http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2014/07/30/elliot-a-step-too-far-from-alison-redford/
Turkish Women Defy Deputy PM with Laughter by Constanze Letsch
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/30/turkish-women-defy-deputy-pm-laughter
Paula’s pick:
The War That Ended Peace by Margaret MacMillan
http://www.margaretmacmillan.com/
Alex’s pick:
On the Government’s Wage Freeze Reversal, lipstick won’t disguise this pig by Graham Thomson
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Thomson+Lipstick+disguise+this+mess/10070424/story.html
Phantom passengers, pay bumps and protecting Albe…Phantom passengers, pay bumps and protecting Alberta lakes: Press Gallery panelists take on all three hot topics this week. Columnist Paula Simons, reporter Alexandra Zabjek and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to discuss the auditor general’s draft report leaked to CBC news that raises serious questions about former Premier Alison Redford’s use of the government’s planes and the quiet lifting of the three-year pay freeze imposed on senior civil servants in 2013. The panel also dives into why more Alberta lakes are seeing blue green algae warnings and what’s being done about to tackle the problem.
USEFUL LINKS
Premier Alison Redford’s flights had ‘false passengers,’ auditor general says by Charles Rusnell and Jennie Russell
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/premier-alison-redford-s-flights-had-false-passengers-auditor-general-says-1.2720906
Lake Health Warnings Now a Rite of Summer by Alexandra Zabjek
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Lake+health+warnings+rite+summer/10065806/story.html
County Organizes to Protect its Lakes by Alexandra Zabjek
http://www2.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=07652ddc-d027-449e-8e4b-41382743719a
Want to Keep Your Favourite Lake Pristine? You’ve Got to Do Something Yourself by Alexandra Zabjek
https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHMO_enCA539CA539&ion=1&espv=2&es_th=1&ie=UTF-8#q=Zabjek%20lakes%20edmonton%20journal
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Mariam’s picks:
A Step Too Far From Alison Redford by Susan Elliott
http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2014/07/30/elliot-a-step-too-far-from-alison-redford/
Turkish Women Defy Deputy PM with Laughter by Constanze Letsch
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/30/turkish-women-defy-deputy-pm-laughter
Paula’s pick:
The War That Ended Peace by Margaret MacMillan
http://www.margaretmacmillan.com/
Alex’s pick:
On the Government’s Wage Freeze Reversal, lipstick won’t disguise this pig by Graham Thomson
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Thomson+Lipstick+disguise+this+mess/10070424/story.html
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/160281165The Press Gallery #48: The Pump Up the Volume editionFri, 25 Jul 2014 19:30:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-48-the-pump-up-the-volume-edition
00:27:56Edmonton JournalnoWhat’s making noise in Alberta politics this week?
The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s politics podcast, gets you up to speed on the hot topics when columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and legislature reporter Mariam Ibrahim sit down for a weekly roundtable debate with podcast host Sarah O’Donnell.
The controversy over the change to Alberta’s license plates is still brewing; the Wildrose party released a new justice platform that includes a plan to end penalties associated with driving with a blood alcohol measurement of 0.05; and the Progressive Conservatives have lifted the blanket publication ban on identifying children who die when in the care of the province.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links:
Listener recommendation from Keith De Silva
Econospeak: The Road from Carbonville: A New Series on the Misconceptions Surrounding Climate Policy and How to Avoid Them
http://econospeak.blogspot.ca/2014/06/the-road-from-carbonville-new-series-on.html
Graham’s pick:
Promises, promises: Can Obama redeem his environmental failures? By Mark Hertsgaard
http://harpers.org/archive/2014/07/promises-promises/
Sarah’s pick:
What in the World Is Going on With Tony Clement and all his selfies? From the Ottawa Citizen blog
http://ottawacitizen.com/storyline/what-in-the-world-is-going-on-with-tony-clements-weird-fascination-with-selfies
Mariam’s pick:
Foreign Correspondents in Israel Complain of Intimidation by Robert Mackey
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/24/world/middleeast/foreign-correspondents-in-israel-are-targets-of-intimidation.html?_r=0
Let’s Name the Victims on Both Sides of Israel-Palestine Clashes by Anna Lekas Miller
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2014/07/victims-israel-palestine-clashes
Paula’s pick:
Boomsday by Christopher Buckley
http://www.amazon.ca/Boomsday-Christopher-Buckley-ebook/dp/B000PE0FDI
Boomsday review by Jean Hannah Edelstein
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2007/nov/25/fiction.features2
Boomsday on audiobook via Itunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/boomsday-a-novel/id367901691What’s making noise in Alberta politics this week…What’s making noise in Alberta politics this week?
The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s politics podcast, gets you up to speed on the hot topics when columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and legislature reporter Mariam Ibrahim sit down for a weekly roundtable debate with podcast host Sarah O’Donnell.
The controversy over the change to Alberta’s license plates is still brewing; the Wildrose party released a new justice platform that includes a plan to end penalties associated with driving with a blood alcohol measurement of 0.05; and the Progressive Conservatives have lifted the blanket publication ban on identifying children who die when in the care of the province.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links:
Listener recommendation from Keith De Silva
Econospeak: The Road from Carbonville: A New Series on the Misconceptions Surrounding Climate Policy and How to Avoid Them
http://econospeak.blogspot.ca/2014/06/the-road-from-carbonville-new-series-on.html
Graham’s pick:
Promises, promises: Can Obama redeem his environmental failures? By Mark Hertsgaard
http://harpers.org/archive/2014/07/promises-promises/
Sarah’s pick:
What in the World Is Going on With Tony Clement and all his selfies? From the Ottawa Citizen blog
http://ottawacitizen.com/storyline/what-in-the-world-is-going-on-with-tony-clements-weird-fascination-with-selfies
Mariam’s pick:
Foreign Correspondents in Israel Complain of Intimidation by Robert Mackey
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/24/world/middleeast/foreign-correspondents-in-israel-are-targets-of-intimidation.html?_r=0
Let’s Name the Victims on Both Sides of Israel-Palestine Clashes by Anna Lekas Miller
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2014/07/victims-israel-palestine-clashes
Paula’s pick:
Boomsday by Christopher Buckley
http://www.amazon.ca/Boomsday-Christopher-Buckley-ebook/dp/B000PE0FDI
Boomsday review by Jean Hannah Edelstein
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2007/nov/25/fiction.features2
Boomsday on audiobook via Itunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/boomsday-a-novel/id367901691tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/159260163The Press Gallery #47: The Band-Aid Solution editionFri, 18 Jul 2014 15:32:43 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-47-the-band-aid-solution-edition
00:26:20Edmonton JournalnoFrom Legal Aid to first aid for Alberta’s hospitals, from sex ed to senate reform, this week’s Press Gallery is a smoking hot episode talking about some of the big issues in Alberta politics this week.
Health reporter Keith Gerein, provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim and columnist Paula Simons join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about the crisis in Legal Aid and why opposition MLAs worry about a backlog of hospital repairs creating a crisis of its own.
Good Stuff from the Gallery wraps up the show and includes a great listener suggestion.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Reader’s pick from Amanda Wakaruk:
The Internet’s Own Boy, a documentary by Brian Knappenberger
http://boingboing.net/2014/06/29/internets-own-boy-free-cc-l.html
Paula’s pick:
Sex Education in India by EastIndia Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiIxkOah09E
Sarah’s pick:
Loss of Snowpack & Glaciers in Rockies Causes Threat by Ed Struzik
http://e360.yale.edu/feature/loss_of_snowpack_and_glaciers_in_rockies_poses_water_threat/2785/
Mariam’s pick:
Why We Can’t Just Ignore the Senate and Hope it Goes Away by Emmett Macfarlane
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/why-we-cant-just-ignore-the-senate-and-hope-it-goes-away/
Brazen Populism Can’t Kill the Senate by Nick Taylor-Vaisey
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/brazen-populism-kill-senate/From Legal Aid to first aid for Alberta’s hospita…From Legal Aid to first aid for Alberta’s hospitals, from sex ed to senate reform, this week’s Press Gallery is a smoking hot episode talking about some of the big issues in Alberta politics this week.
Health reporter Keith Gerein, provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim and columnist Paula Simons join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about the crisis in Legal Aid and why opposition MLAs worry about a backlog of hospital repairs creating a crisis of its own.
Good Stuff from the Gallery wraps up the show and includes a great listener suggestion.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Reader’s pick from Amanda Wakaruk:
The Internet’s Own Boy, a documentary by Brian Knappenberger
http://boingboing.net/2014/06/29/internets-own-boy-free-cc-l.html
Paula’s pick:
Sex Education in India by EastIndia Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiIxkOah09E
Sarah’s pick:
Loss of Snowpack & Glaciers in Rockies Causes Threat by Ed Struzik
http://e360.yale.edu/feature/loss_of_snowpack_and_glaciers_in_rockies_poses_water_threat/2785/
Mariam’s pick:
Why We Can’t Just Ignore the Senate and Hope it Goes Away by Emmett Macfarlane
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/why-we-cant-just-ignore-the-senate-and-hope-it-goes-away/
Brazen Populism Can’t Kill the Senate by Nick Taylor-Vaisey
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/brazen-populism-kill-senate/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/158283590The Press Gallery #46: Licence to Infuriate editionFri, 11 Jul 2014 17:32:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-46-licence-to-infuriate-edition
00:28:00Edmonton JournalnoThe Press Gallery careens into a debate over Alberta’s new licence plate and ends up heading in some surprising directions.
Is the great plate debate timed to distract us from the auditor general’s report? Is Wild Rose Country a slogan from the past worth dropping? Are there legitimate reasons to change the plates? And should we even be talking about the licence plate poll?
Then, host Sarah O’Donnell leads provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss, politics columnist Graham Thomson and columnist Paula Simons into the meat of the auditor general’s report and discovers panelists have plenty to say about Merwan Saher’s take on climate change, government accountability, and surprisingly, gravel.
Useful links:
Alberta government’s licence plate survey
http://alberta.ca/licence-plate-survey.cfm
Edmonton Journal’s Create-A-Plate by Lucas Timmons
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta-licence-plate-slogans/index.html
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick:
Germany asks top U.S. intelligence official to leave country over spy row by Philip Oltermann & Spencer Ackerman
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/10/germany-asks-top-us-intelligence-official-spy-row
Karen’s pick:
‘No evidence’ province monitored results of climate change strategy: auditor general by Mariam Ibrahim
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/evidence+province+monitored+results+climate+change+strategy+auditor+general/10011471/story.html
The Auditor General’s report: A digest by Karen Kleiss
http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2014/07/09/the-auditor-generals-report-a-digest/
Sarah’s pick:
Alberta won’t be ‘bullied,’ Horner vows by Amanda Stephenson
http://www2.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/business/story.html?id=c542ced3-1a04-4dbe-88ea-505b9c44237c
Alberta, Quebec, shun national regulator by Josh Wingrove
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/oliver-hails-major-step-toward-creation-of-national-securities-regulator/article19523394/
Graham’s pick:
Promises, promises: Can Obama redeem his environmental failures? By Mark Hertsgaard
http://harpers.org/archive/2014/07/promises-promises/
The Alberta Auditor General’s July 2014 report
http://www.oag.ab.ca/webfiles/reports/AGJuly2014Report.pdfThe Press Gallery careens into a debate over Albe…The Press Gallery careens into a debate over Alberta’s new licence plate and ends up heading in some surprising directions.
Is the great plate debate timed to distract us from the auditor general’s report? Is Wild Rose Country a slogan from the past worth dropping? Are there legitimate reasons to change the plates? And should we even be talking about the licence plate poll?
Then, host Sarah O’Donnell leads provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss, politics columnist Graham Thomson and columnist Paula Simons into the meat of the auditor general’s report and discovers panelists have plenty to say about Merwan Saher’s take on climate change, government accountability, and surprisingly, gravel.
Useful links:
Alberta government’s licence plate survey
http://alberta.ca/licence-plate-survey.cfm
Edmonton Journal’s Create-A-Plate by Lucas Timmons
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta-licence-plate-slogans/index.html
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick:
Germany asks top U.S. intelligence official to leave country over spy row by Philip Oltermann & Spencer Ackerman
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/10/germany-asks-top-us-intelligence-official-spy-row
Karen’s pick:
‘No evidence’ province monitored results of climate change strategy: auditor general by Mariam Ibrahim
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/evidence+province+monitored+results+climate+change+strategy+auditor+general/10011471/story.html
The Auditor General’s report: A digest by Karen Kleiss
http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2014/07/09/the-auditor-generals-report-a-digest/
Sarah’s pick:
Alberta won’t be ‘bullied,’ Horner vows by Amanda Stephenson
http://www2.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/business/story.html?id=c542ced3-1a04-4dbe-88ea-505b9c44237c
Alberta, Quebec, shun national regulator by Josh Wingrove
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/oliver-hails-major-step-toward-creation-of-national-securities-regulator/article19523394/
Graham’s pick:
Promises, promises: Can Obama redeem his environmental failures? By Mark Hertsgaard
http://harpers.org/archive/2014/07/promises-promises/
The Alberta Auditor General’s July 2014 report
http://www.oag.ab.ca/webfiles/reports/AGJuly2014Report.pdftag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/157311323The Press Gallery #45: So You Think You can Win a By-Election editionFri, 04 Jul 2014 18:16:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-45-so-you-think-you-can-win-a-by-election-edition
00:29:20Edmonton JournalnoMoney, money and “meh”: That’s a quick way to sum up the three topics on this week’s The Press Gallery.
Columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and politics reporter Mariam Ibrahim kick off the show with host Sarah O’Donnell, talking about the state of Alberta’s finances at the end of the 2013-14 fiscal year and whether Finance Minister Doug Horner had good news for Albertans.
Then there’s more money talk, this time in the health sector, as we learn about the size of the severance packages paid out to former Alberta Health Services executives in the last year.
And finally, we’ll review the week’s federal by-elections, particularly how it played out in the riding of Fort McMurray-Athabasca, where far too many people seemed to say “meh.”
The show concludes with Good Stuff from the Gallery, a weekly segment where panelists offer their suggestion for an interesting political fix.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Fire on the Mountain by Brian Mockenhaupt
http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/05/fire-on-the-mountain/361613/
Sarah’s pick:
Mark Sanford’s Path of Most Resistance by Jim Rutenberg
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/29/magazine/mark-sanfords-path-of-most-resistance.html?_r=0
Mariam’s pick:
Why has Google cast me into oblivion? By Robert Peston
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-28130581
Paula’s pick:
Satya Rani Chadha: The face of India’s anti-dowry movement by Namita Bhandare
http://www.livemint.com/Specials/ltOkZTJF9pkky8dWh8NarO/Satya-Rani-Chadha-The-face-of-Indias-antidowry-movement.html
Tapas Pal and the language of hate by Namita Bhandare
http://www.livemint.com/Home-Page/1LLJ9Ewefc90TrOknNB63K/Tapas-Pal-and-the-language-of-hate.html#nav=most_read
Toilets at home will not stop rapes, but can reduce risks by Namita Bhandare
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/XELv3vRJLGTPIJuAwT0YhK/Toilets-at-home-will-not-stop-rapes-but-can-reduce-risks.htmlMoney, money and “meh”: That’s a quick way to sum…Money, money and “meh”: That’s a quick way to sum up the three topics on this week’s The Press Gallery.
Columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and politics reporter Mariam Ibrahim kick off the show with host Sarah O’Donnell, talking about the state of Alberta’s finances at the end of the 2013-14 fiscal year and whether Finance Minister Doug Horner had good news for Albertans.
Then there’s more money talk, this time in the health sector, as we learn about the size of the severance packages paid out to former Alberta Health Services executives in the last year.
And finally, we’ll review the week’s federal by-elections, particularly how it played out in the riding of Fort McMurray-Athabasca, where far too many people seemed to say “meh.”
The show concludes with Good Stuff from the Gallery, a weekly segment where panelists offer their suggestion for an interesting political fix.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Fire on the Mountain by Brian Mockenhaupt
http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/05/fire-on-the-mountain/361613/
Sarah’s pick:
Mark Sanford’s Path of Most Resistance by Jim Rutenberg
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/29/magazine/mark-sanfords-path-of-most-resistance.html?_r=0
Mariam’s pick:
Why has Google cast me into oblivion? By Robert Peston
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-28130581
Paula’s pick:
Satya Rani Chadha: The face of India’s anti-dowry movement by Namita Bhandare
http://www.livemint.com/Specials/ltOkZTJF9pkky8dWh8NarO/Satya-Rani-Chadha-The-face-of-Indias-antidowry-movement.html
Tapas Pal and the language of hate by Namita Bhandare
http://www.livemint.com/Home-Page/1LLJ9Ewefc90TrOknNB63K/Tapas-Pal-and-the-language-of-hate.html#nav=most_read
Toilets at home will not stop rapes, but can reduce risks by Namita Bhandare
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/XELv3vRJLGTPIJuAwT0YhK/Toilets-at-home-will-not-stop-rapes-but-can-reduce-risks.htmltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/156320186The Press Gallery #44: Long Days of Summer editionFri, 27 Jun 2014 19:24:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-44-long-days-of-summer-edition
00:27:27Edmonton JournalnoThis week’s Press Gallery podcast is all about new twists on common themes.
Another pipeline project is under review. Where the heck did this come from and is it a project that Alberta needs?
An election on the horizon causes ripples in the Wildrose camp, with incumbent MLA Joe Anglin facing a challenger for his party’s nomination.
And the Progressive Conservative leadership race jumps into the education debate as candidate Jim Prentice makes a big school construction promise.
This week, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, politics reporter Karen Kleiss and senior reporter Sheila Pratt join host Sarah O’Donnell to sift through the surprising amount of political news being generated in these long summer days.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Surpeme Court of Canada ruling: Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia
http://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/14246/index.do
Supreme Court grants aboriginal land claims by Peter O’Neill
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/national/Supreme+Court+grants+aboriginal+land+claims/9976787/story.html
Supreme Court ruling will bolster Lubicon claim, says band by Sheila Pratt
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Supreme+Court+ruling+will+bolster+Lubicon+claim+says+band/9980691/story.html
Sheila’s pick:
No Place to Hide by Glenn Greenwald
http://glenngreenwald.net/
No Place to Hide review by Philippe Sands
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/may/23/no-place-to-hide-glenn-greenwald-review
Sarah’s pick:
Into the Abyss by Carol Shaben
http://carolshaben.com/
NPR interview with Carol Shaben
http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/184177321/after-crashing-in-canadian-abyss-four-men-fight-to-surviveThis week’s Press Gallery podcast is all about ne…This week’s Press Gallery podcast is all about new twists on common themes.
Another pipeline project is under review. Where the heck did this come from and is it a project that Alberta needs?
An election on the horizon causes ripples in the Wildrose camp, with incumbent MLA Joe Anglin facing a challenger for his party’s nomination.
And the Progressive Conservative leadership race jumps into the education debate as candidate Jim Prentice makes a big school construction promise.
This week, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, politics reporter Karen Kleiss and senior reporter Sheila Pratt join host Sarah O’Donnell to sift through the surprising amount of political news being generated in these long summer days.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Surpeme Court of Canada ruling: Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia
http://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/14246/index.do
Supreme Court grants aboriginal land claims by Peter O’Neill
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/national/Supreme+Court+grants+aboriginal+land+claims/9976787/story.html
Supreme Court ruling will bolster Lubicon claim, says band by Sheila Pratt
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Supreme+Court+ruling+will+bolster+Lubicon+claim+says+band/9980691/story.html
Sheila’s pick:
No Place to Hide by Glenn Greenwald
http://glenngreenwald.net/
No Place to Hide review by Philippe Sands
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/may/23/no-place-to-hide-glenn-greenwald-review
Sarah’s pick:
Into the Abyss by Carol Shaben
http://carolshaben.com/
NPR interview with Carol Shaben
http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/184177321/after-crashing-in-canadian-abyss-four-men-fight-to-survivetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/155272599The Press Gallery #43: The Gateway to Trouble editionFri, 20 Jun 2014 19:20:04 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-43-the-gateway-to-trouble-edition
00:28:28Edmonton JournalnoThe Northern Gateway pipeline got the nod it needed from Stephen Harper’s Conservatives this week to proceed, albeit with conditions.
Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership hopeful, Calgary MLA Ric McIver, found his campaign in hot water after participating in a march led by an anti-gay religious group.
And NDP MLA Rachel Notley announced she will enter her party’s leadership race, taking on MLA colleague David Eggen.
Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, columnist Paula Simons and political reporter Mariam Ibrahim join host Sarah O’Donnell in The Press Gallery this week to talk about all three developments in the “Gateway to Trouble” edition.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Report of the Joint Review Panel for the Enbridge Northern Gateway project
http://gatewaypanel.review-examen.gc.ca/clf-nsi/dcmnt/rcmndtnsrprt/rcmndtnsrprt-eng.html
Mariam’s pick:
Runaway Train: Assessing risk in the aftermath of Lac-Megantic, a visual essay by Lorne Sossin
thewalrus.ca (subscription)
Sarah’s pick:
Four Alberta First Nations sue Ottawa over safe drinking water by Bob Weber
http://www.pentictonherald.ca/news/national_news/article_bfee6bb7-df32-5dee-96ef-4437185873c5.html
Paula’s pick:
Shame and Survival by Monica Lewinsky
http://www.vanityfair.com/society/2014/06/monica-lewinsky-humiliation-cultureThe Northern Gateway pipeline got the nod it need…The Northern Gateway pipeline got the nod it needed from Stephen Harper’s Conservatives this week to proceed, albeit with conditions.
Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership hopeful, Calgary MLA Ric McIver, found his campaign in hot water after participating in a march led by an anti-gay religious group.
And NDP MLA Rachel Notley announced she will enter her party’s leadership race, taking on MLA colleague David Eggen.
Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, columnist Paula Simons and political reporter Mariam Ibrahim join host Sarah O’Donnell in The Press Gallery this week to talk about all three developments in the “Gateway to Trouble” edition.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Report of the Joint Review Panel for the Enbridge Northern Gateway project
http://gatewaypanel.review-examen.gc.ca/clf-nsi/dcmnt/rcmndtnsrprt/rcmndtnsrprt-eng.html
Mariam’s pick:
Runaway Train: Assessing risk in the aftermath of Lac-Megantic, a visual essay by Lorne Sossin
thewalrus.ca (subscription)
Sarah’s pick:
Four Alberta First Nations sue Ottawa over safe drinking water by Bob Weber
http://www.pentictonherald.ca/news/national_news/article_bfee6bb7-df32-5dee-96ef-4437185873c5.html
Paula’s pick:
Shame and Survival by Monica Lewinsky
http://www.vanityfair.com/society/2014/06/monica-lewinsky-humiliation-culturetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/154230220The Press Gallery #42: The Best Laid Plans editionFri, 13 Jun 2014 18:41:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-42-the-best-laid-plans-edition
00:29:00Edmonton JournalnoNot to be outdone by other parties’ leadership contests, Alberta’s Wildrose Party is now laying out its own new plans for what it would do if elected as government.
Last week, leader Danielle Smith unveiled how her party would fund LRT projects in Edmonton and Calgary. This week, she moved to the energy portfolio, making a pitch to a Vancouver audience for a single, dedicated industrial corridor from Northern Ontario to the West Coast. The Press Gallery’s Sarah O’Donnell, Paula Simons and Mariam Ibrahim talk about what to make of these policy pitches and why we’re seeing them now.
Then, Journal reporter Alexandra Zabjek joins the podcast to explain the work underway on the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan and why it is one of the most important discussions taking place in Alberta today. Good Stuff from the Gallery is up at the end of the show.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick:
7 things Eric Cantor spent more on than David Brat spent on his entire campaign by Philip Bump
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/06/11/7-things-eric-cantor-spent-more-on-than-david-brat-spent-on-his-entire-campaign/
Alex’s pick:
Your Princess is in Another Castle: Misogyny, Entitlement and Nerds by Arthur Chu
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/05/27/your-princess-is-in-another-castle-misogyny-entitlement-and-nerds.html
Mariam’s pick:
The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi Coates
http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/05/the-case-for-reparations/361631/Not to be outdone by other parties’ leadership co…Not to be outdone by other parties’ leadership contests, Alberta’s Wildrose Party is now laying out its own new plans for what it would do if elected as government.
Last week, leader Danielle Smith unveiled how her party would fund LRT projects in Edmonton and Calgary. This week, she moved to the energy portfolio, making a pitch to a Vancouver audience for a single, dedicated industrial corridor from Northern Ontario to the West Coast. The Press Gallery’s Sarah O’Donnell, Paula Simons and Mariam Ibrahim talk about what to make of these policy pitches and why we’re seeing them now.
Then, Journal reporter Alexandra Zabjek joins the podcast to explain the work underway on the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan and why it is one of the most important discussions taking place in Alberta today. Good Stuff from the Gallery is up at the end of the show.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick:
7 things Eric Cantor spent more on than David Brat spent on his entire campaign by Philip Bump
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/06/11/7-things-eric-cantor-spent-more-on-than-david-brat-spent-on-his-entire-campaign/
Alex’s pick:
Your Princess is in Another Castle: Misogyny, Entitlement and Nerds by Arthur Chu
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/05/27/your-princess-is-in-another-castle-misogyny-entitlement-and-nerds.html
Mariam’s pick:
The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi Coates
http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/05/the-case-for-reparations/361631/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/153149179The Press Gallery #41: The Hard to Get editionFri, 06 Jun 2014 18:24:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-41-the-hard-to-get-edition
00:26:22Edmonton JournalnoA recent poll says Edmonton isn’t feeling the love for any of the Progressive Conservative leadership candidates. This week podcast host Sarah O’Donnell talks with columnist Paula Simons, health reporter Keith Gerein and senior reporter Sheila Pratt about why Edmontonians are playing hard to get.
The panel also weighs in on the controversy over plans to close Red Deer’s Michener Centre for developmentally disabled adults and the $1.3 million in fines levied this week against a major pipeline company after two significant oil spills.
There’s Good Stuff from the Gallery at the end of the show.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Keith’s pick:
Review of Alberta Health Services’ Continuing Care Wait List: First Available Appropriate Living Option policy by the Health Quality Council of Alberta
https://d10k7k7mywg42z.cloudfront.net/assets/538f4ef14f720a2000000016/FAALO_FINAL_Report.pdf
Review of Quality Assurance in Continuing Care Health Services in Alberta by the Health Quality Council of Alberta
https://d10k7k7mywg42z.cloudfront.net/assets/538f500bd6af685f2a000136/Continuing_Care_FINAL_Report.pdf
Sarah’s pick:
An Analysis of the Issues, Challenges & Current Realities Facing First Nations Students in Alberta by Morris Manyfingers
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/education/Read+Morris+Manyfingers+thesis+challenges+facing+First/3530453/story.html
Sheila’s pick
We need an apartheid-style boycott to save the planet by Desmond Tutu
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/10/divest-fossil-fuels-climate-change-keystone-xl
For Canada, a strong economy and healthy environment can co-exist by Christopher Ragan (subscription)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/rob-insight/for-canada-a-strong-economy-and-healthy-environment-can-co-exist/article18965816/#dashboard/follows/
Paula’s pick:
Peter MacKay’s prostitution law a failure on all counts by John Ivison
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2014/06/04/john-ivison-peter-mackays-prostitution-law-a-failure-on-all-counts/
Dearer for johns from The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/americasview/2014/06/prostitution-canadaA recent poll says Edmonton isn’t feeling the lov…A recent poll says Edmonton isn’t feeling the love for any of the Progressive Conservative leadership candidates. This week podcast host Sarah O’Donnell talks with columnist Paula Simons, health reporter Keith Gerein and senior reporter Sheila Pratt about why Edmontonians are playing hard to get.
The panel also weighs in on the controversy over plans to close Red Deer’s Michener Centre for developmentally disabled adults and the $1.3 million in fines levied this week against a major pipeline company after two significant oil spills.
There’s Good Stuff from the Gallery at the end of the show.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Keith’s pick:
Review of Alberta Health Services’ Continuing Care Wait List: First Available Appropriate Living Option policy by the Health Quality Council of Alberta
https://d10k7k7mywg42z.cloudfront.net/assets/538f4ef14f720a2000000016/FAALO_FINAL_Report.pdf
Review of Quality Assurance in Continuing Care Health Services in Alberta by the Health Quality Council of Alberta
https://d10k7k7mywg42z.cloudfront.net/assets/538f500bd6af685f2a000136/Continuing_Care_FINAL_Report.pdf
Sarah’s pick:
An Analysis of the Issues, Challenges & Current Realities Facing First Nations Students in Alberta by Morris Manyfingers
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/education/Read+Morris+Manyfingers+thesis+challenges+facing+First/3530453/story.html
Sheila’s pick
We need an apartheid-style boycott to save the planet by Desmond Tutu
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/10/divest-fossil-fuels-climate-change-keystone-xl
For Canada, a strong economy and healthy environment can co-exist by Christopher Ragan (subscription)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/rob-insight/for-canada-a-strong-economy-and-healthy-environment-can-co-exist/article18965816/#dashboard/follows/
Paula’s pick:
Peter MacKay’s prostitution law a failure on all counts by John Ivison
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2014/06/04/john-ivison-peter-mackays-prostitution-law-a-failure-on-all-counts/
Dearer for johns from The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/americasview/2014/06/prostitution-canadatag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/152038054The Press Gallery #40: The Selfie Season editionFri, 30 May 2014 18:09:44 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-40-the-selfie-season-edition
00:29:07Edmonton JournalnoThe silly season in Alberta leadership politics could easily be called the Selfie season, as the three Progressive Conservative candidates tour the province, taking plenty of “selfies” along the way to share via social media.
This week, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, along with senior reporters Keith Gerein and Sheila Pratt talk with host Sarah O’Donnell about how Jim Prentice, Ric McIver and Thomas Lukaszuk are trying to distinguish themselves.
Then, the panel talks about a new report from the Pembina Institute on renewable energy and whether the provincial government will be willing press ahead with new environmental policies while the PC leadership is up in the air.
There’s also an update on Alberta Infrastructure’s appearance before the Legislature’s public accounts committee where questions about the so-called Skypalace and hospital infrastructure ratings took centre stage.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY links
Sheila’s pick:
The Third Plate by Dan Barber
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1240306005908_third_plate_field_notes_on_a_new_cuisine
Q & A with Dan Barber on “The Third Plate” by Megan McCaffrey
http://www.lohud.com/story/life/food/small-bites/2014/05/28/chef-dan-barber-talks-third-plate/9676797/
Graham’s pick:
Power to Change: How Alberta can green its grid and embrace clean energy by Benjamin Thibault and James Glave
http://www.pembina.org/pub/power-to-change
Sarah’s pick:
How Green Energy Won Out Over Fossil Fuels in a Red State by Clare Foran
http://www.nationaljournal.com/new-energy-paradigm/how-green-energy-won-out-over-fossil-fuels-in-a-red-state-20140522
Why is Texas Terrible at Producing Solar Power? By Clare Foran, Jason Plautz & Patrick Reis
http://www.nationaljournal.com/new-energy-paradigm/why-is-texas-terrible-at-producing-solar-power-20140515
Keith’s pick
From China to Panama, a Trail of Poisoned Medicine by Walt Bogdanich & Jake Hooker
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/06/world/americas/06poison.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0The silly season in Alberta leadership politics c…The silly season in Alberta leadership politics could easily be called the Selfie season, as the three Progressive Conservative candidates tour the province, taking plenty of “selfies” along the way to share via social media.
This week, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, along with senior reporters Keith Gerein and Sheila Pratt talk with host Sarah O’Donnell about how Jim Prentice, Ric McIver and Thomas Lukaszuk are trying to distinguish themselves.
Then, the panel talks about a new report from the Pembina Institute on renewable energy and whether the provincial government will be willing press ahead with new environmental policies while the PC leadership is up in the air.
There’s also an update on Alberta Infrastructure’s appearance before the Legislature’s public accounts committee where questions about the so-called Skypalace and hospital infrastructure ratings took centre stage.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY links
Sheila’s pick:
The Third Plate by Dan Barber
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1240306005908_third_plate_field_notes_on_a_new_cuisine
Q & A with Dan Barber on “The Third Plate” by Megan McCaffrey
http://www.lohud.com/story/life/food/small-bites/2014/05/28/chef-dan-barber-talks-third-plate/9676797/
Graham’s pick:
Power to Change: How Alberta can green its grid and embrace clean energy by Benjamin Thibault and James Glave
http://www.pembina.org/pub/power-to-change
Sarah’s pick:
How Green Energy Won Out Over Fossil Fuels in a Red State by Clare Foran
http://www.nationaljournal.com/new-energy-paradigm/how-green-energy-won-out-over-fossil-fuels-in-a-red-state-20140522
Why is Texas Terrible at Producing Solar Power? By Clare Foran, Jason Plautz & Patrick Reis
http://www.nationaljournal.com/new-energy-paradigm/why-is-texas-terrible-at-producing-solar-power-20140515
Keith’s pick
From China to Panama, a Trail of Poisoned Medicine by Walt Bogdanich & Jake Hooker
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/06/world/americas/06poison.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/150951425The Press Gallery #39: The Making the Grade editionFri, 23 May 2014 18:59:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-39-the-making-the-grade-edition
00:24:07Edmonton JournalnoThis week’s Press Gallery is a quick study on the latest twists and turns in the Progressive Conservative leadership race and the controversies facing Alberta’s education system.
Podcast host Sarah O’Donnell talks with provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and columnist Paula Simons about Jim Prentice’s official campaign kick-off in Edmonton, and Thomas Lukaszuk’s entry into the race one day later.
Then, the trio discuss Alberta education system, which has come under the microscope so much you’d think it was the subject of a high school biology experiment. The Alberta Teachers’ Association says it has no confidence in Education minister Jeff Johnson and would like to see him out of the job; Premier Dave Hancock says that’s not about to happen.
Listen to what the Press Gallery’s panel has to say about that issue, along with the weekly installment of Good Stuff from the Gallery.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Graham’s pick:
United Nations Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples by James Anaya
http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Issues/IPeoples/SR/A.HRC.27.52.Add.2-MissionCanada_AUV.pdf
Sarah’s pick:
Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women: A National Operational Overview
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/pubs/mmaw-faapd-eng.pdf
Paula’s pick:
The End of Food by Lizzie Widdicombe
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/05/12/140512fa_fact_widdicombe?currentPage=all
This week’s Press Gallery is a quick study on the…This week’s Press Gallery is a quick study on the latest twists and turns in the Progressive Conservative leadership race and the controversies facing Alberta’s education system.
Podcast host Sarah O’Donnell talks with provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and columnist Paula Simons about Jim Prentice’s official campaign kick-off in Edmonton, and Thomas Lukaszuk’s entry into the race one day later.
Then, the trio discuss Alberta education system, which has come under the microscope so much you’d think it was the subject of a high school biology experiment. The Alberta Teachers’ Association says it has no confidence in Education minister Jeff Johnson and would like to see him out of the job; Premier Dave Hancock says that’s not about to happen.
Listen to what the Press Gallery’s panel has to say about that issue, along with the weekly installment of Good Stuff from the Gallery.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Graham’s pick:
United Nations Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples by James Anaya
http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Issues/IPeoples/SR/A.HRC.27.52.Add.2-MissionCanada_AUV.pdf
Sarah’s pick:
Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women: A National Operational Overview
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/pubs/mmaw-faapd-eng.pdf
Paula’s pick:
The End of Food by Lizzie Widdicombe
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/05/12/140512fa_fact_widdicombe?currentPage=all
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/149871439The Press Gallery #38: The Telephone Tree editionFri, 16 May 2014 18:46:40 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-38-the-telephone-tree-edition
00:26:58Edmonton JournalnoAfter two months of lead-up, the Progressive Conservative party’s leadership race officially started on Thursday, when a pair of candidates – Jim Prentice and Ric McIver – picked up their nomination papers in Calgary and put down the first $20,000 deposit needed to enter that race.
But in the days leading up to nomination day, there was as much talk about what was taking place behind the scenes as in the public eye. This week, The Press Gallery host Sarah O’Donnell, senior report Sheila Pratt, columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim talk about the accusations that unknown people from within the Prentice camp were putting pressure on other candidates to stay out of the race. What kind of impression does this leave us with? And how did Wildrose leader Danielle Smith manage to get entangled in the controversy?
The panel also gets a brief update on the NDP leadership race and move from politics to policy in Good Stuff from the Gallery.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Sheila’s pick:
The Final Report of the Research on Avian Protection Project
http://rapp.biology.ualberta.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2014/05/RAPP-Final-Report-7-May-2014.pdf
Paula’s pick:
Hark! A Vagrant: Ducks by Kate Beaton
http://beatonna.tumblr.com/post/81993262830/here-is-a-sketch-comic-i-made-called-ducks-in
Sarah’s pick
Firestorm a multimedia project by the Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/may/26/firestorm-bushfire-dunalley-holmes-family
Mariam’s pick
The Snowden Saga: A Shadowland of Secrets and Light by Suzanna Andrews, Bryan Burrough and Sarah Ellison
http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/2014/05/edward-snowden-politics-interviewAfter two months of lead-up, the Progressive Cons…After two months of lead-up, the Progressive Conservative party’s leadership race officially started on Thursday, when a pair of candidates – Jim Prentice and Ric McIver – picked up their nomination papers in Calgary and put down the first $20,000 deposit needed to enter that race.
But in the days leading up to nomination day, there was as much talk about what was taking place behind the scenes as in the public eye. This week, The Press Gallery host Sarah O’Donnell, senior report Sheila Pratt, columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim talk about the accusations that unknown people from within the Prentice camp were putting pressure on other candidates to stay out of the race. What kind of impression does this leave us with? And how did Wildrose leader Danielle Smith manage to get entangled in the controversy?
The panel also gets a brief update on the NDP leadership race and move from politics to policy in Good Stuff from the Gallery.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Sheila’s pick:
The Final Report of the Research on Avian Protection Project
http://rapp.biology.ualberta.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2014/05/RAPP-Final-Report-7-May-2014.pdf
Paula’s pick:
Hark! A Vagrant: Ducks by Kate Beaton
http://beatonna.tumblr.com/post/81993262830/here-is-a-sketch-comic-i-made-called-ducks-in
Sarah’s pick
Firestorm a multimedia project by the Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/may/26/firestorm-bushfire-dunalley-holmes-family
Mariam’s pick
The Snowden Saga: A Shadowland of Secrets and Light by Suzanna Andrews, Bryan Burrough and Sarah Ellison
http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/2014/05/edward-snowden-politics-interviewtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/148726500The Press Gallery #37: "Are We Done?" editionFri, 09 May 2014 18:44:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-37-are-we-done-edition
00:27:19Edmonton JournalnoAnd suddenly, it was over.
The spring session of the Alberta legislature wrapped up this week with a flurry of bill passing, back-tracking, apologies and the return of Alison Redford, who talked directly to reporters in for the first time since her dramatic resignation as premier in March.
In an omnibus-style episode of the podcast, columnists Graham Thomson, Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim join host Sarah O’Donnell to talk everything from pension reform to zombie skypalaces and what an end to this session means for the Progressive Conservative government.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Mariam’s pick
True Blue: Jason Kenney wants Stephen Harper’s job. But is he too extreme for Tories? By Marci MacDonald
http://thewalrus.ca/true-blue/
Graham’s pick
Hunger Artist: How Cesar Chavez disserved his dream by Nathan Heller
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2014/04/14/140414crat_atlarge_heller?currentPage=all
Sarah’s pick
Bernard Valcourt puts aboriginal education bill on shelf until chiefs ‘clarify’ stand by Mark Kennedy
http://o.canada.com/news/national/bernard-valcourt-puts-aboriginal-education-bill-on-shelf-until-chiefs-clarify-stand
Conservatives put First Nations education bill ‘on hold’ after Atleo quits by Gloria Galloway
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservatives-put-first-nations-education-bill-on-hold-after-atleo-quits/article18460523/#dashboard/follows/
Paula’s pick
#bringbackourgirls and the complexities of attention by Zeynep Tufekci
https://medium.com/message/3c3ab5d1dc0eAnd suddenly, it was over.
The spring session of…And suddenly, it was over.
The spring session of the Alberta legislature wrapped up this week with a flurry of bill passing, back-tracking, apologies and the return of Alison Redford, who talked directly to reporters in for the first time since her dramatic resignation as premier in March.
In an omnibus-style episode of the podcast, columnists Graham Thomson, Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim join host Sarah O’Donnell to talk everything from pension reform to zombie skypalaces and what an end to this session means for the Progressive Conservative government.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Mariam’s pick
True Blue: Jason Kenney wants Stephen Harper’s job. But is he too extreme for Tories? By Marci MacDonald
http://thewalrus.ca/true-blue/
Graham’s pick
Hunger Artist: How Cesar Chavez disserved his dream by Nathan Heller
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2014/04/14/140414crat_atlarge_heller?currentPage=all
Sarah’s pick
Bernard Valcourt puts aboriginal education bill on shelf until chiefs ‘clarify’ stand by Mark Kennedy
http://o.canada.com/news/national/bernard-valcourt-puts-aboriginal-education-bill-on-shelf-until-chiefs-clarify-stand
Conservatives put First Nations education bill ‘on hold’ after Atleo quits by Gloria Galloway
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservatives-put-first-nations-education-bill-on-hold-after-atleo-quits/article18460523/#dashboard/follows/
Paula’s pick
#bringbackourgirls and the complexities of attention by Zeynep Tufekci
https://medium.com/message/3c3ab5d1dc0etag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/147597752The Press Gallery #36: The Who's Driving This Bus? editionFri, 02 May 2014 18:43:40 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-36-the-whos-driving-this-bus-edition
00:26:50Edmonton JournalnoAlberta NDP leader Brian Mason announced he will hand over the wheel of his party’s leadership in October, just as word came that former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice will enter the race already underway to lead the Progressive Conservatives.
As if that wasn’t enough, Premier Dave Hancock announced the government has struck a deal with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees – something that from all outward appearances seemed to be impossible just days earlier.
There are plenty of stops on The Press Gallery this week with host Sarah O’Donnell, columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim and legislature columnist Graham Thomson.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY links
Graham & Sarah’s pick:
Report into the Environmental Impacts of Shale Gas Extraction in Canada by expert panel of the Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.scienceadvice.ca/en/assessments/completed/shale-gas.aspx
Paula’s pick:
Jim’ll Fix it by Colby Cosh
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/jimll-fix-it/
Mariam’s pick:
Fifth Annual Review of Free Expression in Canada by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
http://www.cjfe.org/resources/features/coming-soon-2013-2014-review-free-expression-canada
Alberta NDP leader Brian Mason announced he will …Alberta NDP leader Brian Mason announced he will hand over the wheel of his party’s leadership in October, just as word came that former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice will enter the race already underway to lead the Progressive Conservatives.
As if that wasn’t enough, Premier Dave Hancock announced the government has struck a deal with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees – something that from all outward appearances seemed to be impossible just days earlier.
There are plenty of stops on The Press Gallery this week with host Sarah O’Donnell, columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim and legislature columnist Graham Thomson.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY links
Graham & Sarah’s pick:
Report into the Environmental Impacts of Shale Gas Extraction in Canada by expert panel of the Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.scienceadvice.ca/en/assessments/completed/shale-gas.aspx
Paula’s pick:
Jim’ll Fix it by Colby Cosh
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/jimll-fix-it/
Mariam’s pick:
Fifth Annual Review of Free Expression in Canada by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
http://www.cjfe.org/resources/features/coming-soon-2013-2014-review-free-expression-canada
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/146440106The Press Gallery #35: The Are You FOIPing Serious? editionFri, 25 Apr 2014 16:36:50 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-35-the-are-you-foiping-serious-edition
00:26:02Edmonton JournalnoJust how free is information in Alberta? And how much political interference is there in freedom of information requests? There have been plenty of questions on that subject at the Legislature as opposition parties grilled the PC government and minister Thomas Lukaszuk about a memo he wrote as deputy premier about a new policy to track the release of FOIP requests.
Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, columnist Paula Simons and legislature reporter Karen Kleiss join host Sarah O’Donnell to debate how the Alberta government is handling FOIP request. Are lines being blurred that should be clear?
The panel also talks about changes to child welfare laws introduced by the Human Services minister this week, which can be traced back to a freedom of information request and touches briefly on the pension legislation working its way through the Legislature.
Good Stuff from The Gallery caps the show.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Graham’s pick
Crossing Christie: What the bridge scandal says about the Governor’s political style, and his future by Ryan Lizza
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/04/14/140414fa_fact_lizza?currentPage=all
Sarah’s pick
Can Coal Ever Be Clean? By Michelle Nijhuis
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/04/coal/nijhuis-text
Paula’s pick
Blinded by Scientific Gobbledygook: How fake journals are scamming the science community by Tom Spears
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Blinded+scientific+gobbledygook/9757736/story.html
Karen’s pick
Dying for a Drink from CBC
http://www.cbc.ca/edmonton/features/dying-for-a-drink/
Just how free is information in Alberta? And how …Just how free is information in Alberta? And how much political interference is there in freedom of information requests? There have been plenty of questions on that subject at the Legislature as opposition parties grilled the PC government and minister Thomas Lukaszuk about a memo he wrote as deputy premier about a new policy to track the release of FOIP requests.
Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, columnist Paula Simons and legislature reporter Karen Kleiss join host Sarah O’Donnell to debate how the Alberta government is handling FOIP request. Are lines being blurred that should be clear?
The panel also talks about changes to child welfare laws introduced by the Human Services minister this week, which can be traced back to a freedom of information request and touches briefly on the pension legislation working its way through the Legislature.
Good Stuff from The Gallery caps the show.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Graham’s pick
Crossing Christie: What the bridge scandal says about the Governor’s political style, and his future by Ryan Lizza
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/04/14/140414fa_fact_lizza?currentPage=all
Sarah’s pick
Can Coal Ever Be Clean? By Michelle Nijhuis
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/04/coal/nijhuis-text
Paula’s pick
Blinded by Scientific Gobbledygook: How fake journals are scamming the science community by Tom Spears
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Blinded+scientific+gobbledygook/9757736/story.html
Karen’s pick
Dying for a Drink from CBC
http://www.cbc.ca/edmonton/features/dying-for-a-drink/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/145338094The Press Gallery #34: The Loud and Proud editionFri, 18 Apr 2014 17:35:02 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-34-the-loud-and-proud-edition
00:27:01Edmonton JournalnoAlberta’s Progressive Conservative caucus says it will finally scrap parts of the provincial marriage act that define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, to get in line with federal legislation and public sentiment that wants the rights of gays, lesbian and bisexual Albertans recognized. Premier Dave Hancock says the government also will introduce changes so transgendered people can change their birth certificates without having to have gender reassignment surgery.
Provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, legislature columnist Graham Thomson and columnist Paula Simons talk with host Sarah O’Donnell about these developments and the bundle of recent debates in the Legislature deal with human rights, religious rights, and the balance between the two.
The panel also ponders how the political landscape on LGBTQ rights has changed two years after the Wildrose party was burned in the 2012 election by a candidate who said homosexuals would burn in a lake of fire and how leader Danielle Smith handled that issue. The show concludes with Good Stuff from the Gallery, where the guests share an item they think other politics lovers might enjoy reading, watching or listening to.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Years of Living Dangerously
http://yearsoflivingdangerously.com/
Mariam’s pick:
When ‘Liking’ a Brand Online Negates the Right to Sue by Stephanie Strom
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/17/business/when-liking-a-brand-online-voids-the-right-to-sue.html?_r=0
Sarah’s pick:
Boss starring Kelsey Grammer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1833285/
Paula’s pick
The Voter Fraud Myth by Jane Mayer
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2012/10/29/121029fa_fact_mayer
Alberta’s Progressive Conservative caucus says it…Alberta’s Progressive Conservative caucus says it will finally scrap parts of the provincial marriage act that define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, to get in line with federal legislation and public sentiment that wants the rights of gays, lesbian and bisexual Albertans recognized. Premier Dave Hancock says the government also will introduce changes so transgendered people can change their birth certificates without having to have gender reassignment surgery.
Provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, legislature columnist Graham Thomson and columnist Paula Simons talk with host Sarah O’Donnell about these developments and the bundle of recent debates in the Legislature deal with human rights, religious rights, and the balance between the two.
The panel also ponders how the political landscape on LGBTQ rights has changed two years after the Wildrose party was burned in the 2012 election by a candidate who said homosexuals would burn in a lake of fire and how leader Danielle Smith handled that issue. The show concludes with Good Stuff from the Gallery, where the guests share an item they think other politics lovers might enjoy reading, watching or listening to.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s pick:
Years of Living Dangerously
http://yearsoflivingdangerously.com/
Mariam’s pick:
When ‘Liking’ a Brand Online Negates the Right to Sue by Stephanie Strom
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/17/business/when-liking-a-brand-online-voids-the-right-to-sue.html?_r=0
Sarah’s pick:
Boss starring Kelsey Grammer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1833285/
Paula’s pick
The Voter Fraud Myth by Jane Mayer
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2012/10/29/121029fa_fact_mayer
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/144228953The Press Gallery #33: The Loyal Opposition editionFri, 11 Apr 2014 17:40:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-33-the-loyal
00:25:05Edmonton JournalnoWhile the Progressive Conservative party works to recover from its leadership upheaval, what have Alberta’s three opposition parties been doing to capitalize on this political opportunity? This week, columnist Paula Simons, political columnist Graham Thomson and provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss talk with host Sarah O’Donnell in The Press Gallery about how the Wildrose, Liberal and NDP parties have performed. The politics podcast also talks about Premier Dave Hancock’s first week with the Legislature back in session.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY
Paula’s pick:
The Wolf Hunters of Wall Street by Michael Lewis
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/06/magazine/flash-boys-michael-lewis.html?_r=0
Karen’s pick
The Certainty of Donald Rumsfeld by Errol Morris
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/25/the-certainty-of-donald-rumsfeld-part-1/
Sarah’s pick
Legal Aid in Alberta in financial crisis by Ryan Cormier
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Legal+Alberta+financial+crisis/9707510/story.html
Graham’s pick
The Mystery of the Bell from CBC’s Doc Zone
http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/episodes/the-mystery-of-the-bell
While the Progressive Conservative party works to…While the Progressive Conservative party works to recover from its leadership upheaval, what have Alberta’s three opposition parties been doing to capitalize on this political opportunity? This week, columnist Paula Simons, political columnist Graham Thomson and provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss talk with host Sarah O’Donnell in The Press Gallery about how the Wildrose, Liberal and NDP parties have performed. The politics podcast also talks about Premier Dave Hancock’s first week with the Legislature back in session.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY
Paula’s pick:
The Wolf Hunters of Wall Street by Michael Lewis
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/06/magazine/flash-boys-michael-lewis.html?_r=0
Karen’s pick
The Certainty of Donald Rumsfeld by Errol Morris
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/25/the-certainty-of-donald-rumsfeld-part-1/
Sarah’s pick
Legal Aid in Alberta in financial crisis by Ryan Cormier
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Legal+Alberta+financial+crisis/9707510/story.html
Graham’s pick
The Mystery of the Bell from CBC’s Doc Zone
http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/episodes/the-mystery-of-the-bell
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/143043352The Press Gallery #32: The Something Stinks editionFri, 04 Apr 2014 14:41:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-32-the
00:26:59Edmonton JournalnoProvincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, columnist Paula Simons and senior reporter Sheila Pratt join The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell this week to talk about the issues that have raised a stink in Alberta politics over the last seven days.
The show starts with a briefing on the Alberta Energy Regulator’s tough report into oil sands emissions in the Peace River area. The group then talks about the optics and mysteries of the Federal Building’s now defunct penthouse plans, and picks through the news about the most recent provincial campaign contributions reports.
The Press Gallery Playlist challenge:
Listeners, we need your musical suggestions to help build a Press Gallery playlist. We’re looking for the song that you would use for your personal fictional election campaign’s theme song. If you have already spent time in the political arena, tell us what song you used. Just make sure it’s a song you would use for yourself. We’ll compile those suggestions into a Press Gallery playlist to share with listeners. Add your pick on Facebook.com/thepressgallery.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Graham’s pick:
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s summary report from Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability
http://ipcc-wg2.gov/AR5/images/uploads/IPCC_WG2AR5_SPM_Approved.pdf
Sheila’s pick:
Alberta Energy Regulator’s Report of Recommendations on Odours and Emissions in the Peace River Area
http://www.aer.ca/documents/decisions/2014/2014-ABAER-005.pdf
Paula’s pick:
Why do Affluent, Well-Educated People Refuse Vaccines by Whet Moser
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/March-2014/Why-Is-Vaccine-Refusal-More-Prevalent-Among-the-Affluent/
Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, colu…Provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, columnist Paula Simons and senior reporter Sheila Pratt join The Press Gallery’s host Sarah O’Donnell this week to talk about the issues that have raised a stink in Alberta politics over the last seven days.
The show starts with a briefing on the Alberta Energy Regulator’s tough report into oil sands emissions in the Peace River area. The group then talks about the optics and mysteries of the Federal Building’s now defunct penthouse plans, and picks through the news about the most recent provincial campaign contributions reports.
The Press Gallery Playlist challenge:
Listeners, we need your musical suggestions to help build a Press Gallery playlist. We’re looking for the song that you would use for your personal fictional election campaign’s theme song. If you have already spent time in the political arena, tell us what song you used. Just make sure it’s a song you would use for yourself. We’ll compile those suggestions into a Press Gallery playlist to share with listeners. Add your pick on Facebook.com/thepressgallery.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Graham’s pick:
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s summary report from Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability
http://ipcc-wg2.gov/AR5/images/uploads/IPCC_WG2AR5_SPM_Approved.pdf
Sheila’s pick:
Alberta Energy Regulator’s Report of Recommendations on Odours and Emissions in the Peace River Area
http://www.aer.ca/documents/decisions/2014/2014-ABAER-005.pdf
Paula’s pick:
Why do Affluent, Well-Educated People Refuse Vaccines by Whet Moser
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/March-2014/Why-Is-Vaccine-Refusal-More-Prevalent-Among-the-Affluent/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/141886165The Press Gallery #31: The Take Me To Your Leader editionFri, 28 Mar 2014 16:52:35 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-31-the-take
00:23:55Edmonton JournalnoOne week after Alison Redford’s abrupt resignation as premier, The Press Gallery takes stock of how the ground is shifting in Alberta politics.
Host Sarah O’Donnell talked with provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and columnist Paula Simons on Thursday about the ground rules for the Progressive Conservative leadership race, who might be interested in the job permanently, and what the first few days of Premier Dave Hancock’s temporary reign was like. The Press Gallery sifts through some of the potential PC contenders and argues over how much unaffiliated Albertans should care about the leadership race of one political party.
There’s Good Stuff from the Gallery and a listener challenge with a musical twist.
The Press Gallery Playlist challenge:
Listeners, all this talk about leadership races and potential early elections got us thinking: If you were running for office (for any party, at any level), what would you pick as your theme song? We’ll compile those suggestions into a Press Gallery playlist to share with listeners. Already run for office? Tell us what campaign song you used. Tell Sarah on Twitter at @scodonnell or comment on the Facebook page: facebook.com/thepressgallery.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s pick:
With friends like Harper: How Nigel Wright went from golden boy to fall guy by Kelly Pullen
http://www.torontolife.com/informer/features/2014/03/25/nigel-wright-golden-boy-to-fall-guy/
Mariam’s pick:
Coming clean over Canada’s residential schools by Brent Wittmeier
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/Coming+clean+over+Canada+residential+schools/9658297/story.html
Edmonton Journal’s complete Truth & Reconciliation Commission coverage
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/events/index.html
Truth & Reconciliation Commission site
http://www.trc.ca/
Graham’s pick:
Razing Arizona by Christopher Ketcham
http://harpers.org/archive/2014/04/razing-arizona/
Sarah’s Pick:
Yeggie nominees in Best in Political/Current Affairs
Scott McKeen’s blog
www.scottmckeen.ca
Radical Citizen Media
http://radicalcitizenmedia.com/
David Climenhaga’s Alberta Diary
albertadiary.ca
Colby Cosh
http://www.macleans.ca/author/colbycosh/
Gig City
http://www.gigcity.ca/
One week after Alison Redford’s abrupt resignatio…One week after Alison Redford’s abrupt resignation as premier, The Press Gallery takes stock of how the ground is shifting in Alberta politics.
Host Sarah O’Donnell talked with provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and columnist Paula Simons on Thursday about the ground rules for the Progressive Conservative leadership race, who might be interested in the job permanently, and what the first few days of Premier Dave Hancock’s temporary reign was like. The Press Gallery sifts through some of the potential PC contenders and argues over how much unaffiliated Albertans should care about the leadership race of one political party.
There’s Good Stuff from the Gallery and a listener challenge with a musical twist.
The Press Gallery Playlist challenge:
Listeners, all this talk about leadership races and potential early elections got us thinking: If you were running for office (for any party, at any level), what would you pick as your theme song? We’ll compile those suggestions into a Press Gallery playlist to share with listeners. Already run for office? Tell us what campaign song you used. Tell Sarah on Twitter at @scodonnell or comment on the Facebook page: facebook.com/thepressgallery.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s pick:
With friends like Harper: How Nigel Wright went from golden boy to fall guy by Kelly Pullen
http://www.torontolife.com/informer/features/2014/03/25/nigel-wright-golden-boy-to-fall-guy/
Mariam’s pick:
Coming clean over Canada’s residential schools by Brent Wittmeier
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/Coming+clean+over+Canada+residential+schools/9658297/story.html
Edmonton Journal’s complete Truth & Reconciliation Commission coverage
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/events/index.html
Truth & Reconciliation Commission site
http://www.trc.ca/
Graham’s pick:
Razing Arizona by Christopher Ketcham
http://harpers.org/archive/2014/04/razing-arizona/
Sarah’s Pick:
Yeggie nominees in Best in Political/Current Affairs
Scott McKeen’s blog
www.scottmckeen.ca
Radical Citizen Media
http://radicalcitizenmedia.com/
David Climenhaga’s Alberta Diary
albertadiary.ca
Colby Cosh
http://www.macleans.ca/author/colbycosh/
Gig City
http://www.gigcity.ca/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/140653911The Press Gallery #30: The Palace Coup editionFri, 21 Mar 2014 06:25:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-30-the
00:28:11Edmonton JournalnoUnable to quell the infighting within caucus and quiet swelling complaints about her leadership, Premier Alison Redford resigned Wednesday after two and a half years in the post. Progressive Conservative MLAs tapped veteran cabinet minister Dave Hancock to take over as interim premier on Sunday as the party sorts out when to hold the leadership contest.
Legislature columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about this difficult and dramatic week in Alberta politics. Why did Redford finally decide to resign? Will this reunite the fractured PC caucus? And who on earth will want the job of Alberta premier next? The panel manages to squeeze in its regular Good Stuff from the Gallery suggestions at the end of the show.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY
Listener pick from Stanford Blade:
Reporting in the post-Snowden era by Laura Kirchner (summary of panel discussion)
http://www.cjr.org/behind_the_news/snowden_abramson_bell_columbia.php?page=al
Video of Columbia Journalism School’s panel discussion on Journalism After Snowden
http://new.livestream.com/cujs/journalism-after-snowden
Mariam’s pick:
Any daily paper of your choosing to watch what is happening at the Legislature. Might we suggest The Edmonton Journal.
http://www.edmontonjournal.com
Sarah’s pick:
The Debaters with Steve Patterson: Senate reform segment
http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/episode/2014/03/08/senate-old-age/
Paula’s pick:
Good news from the Ukraine: Everyone still hates Hitler by Matt Ford
http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/03/good-news-from-ukraine-everyone-still-hates-hitler/284489/
Unable to quell the infighting within caucus and …Unable to quell the infighting within caucus and quiet swelling complaints about her leadership, Premier Alison Redford resigned Wednesday after two and a half years in the post. Progressive Conservative MLAs tapped veteran cabinet minister Dave Hancock to take over as interim premier on Sunday as the party sorts out when to hold the leadership contest.
Legislature columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim join podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about this difficult and dramatic week in Alberta politics. Why did Redford finally decide to resign? Will this reunite the fractured PC caucus? And who on earth will want the job of Alberta premier next? The panel manages to squeeze in its regular Good Stuff from the Gallery suggestions at the end of the show.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY
Listener pick from Stanford Blade:
Reporting in the post-Snowden era by Laura Kirchner (summary of panel discussion)
http://www.cjr.org/behind_the_news/snowden_abramson_bell_columbia.php?page=al
Video of Columbia Journalism School’s panel discussion on Journalism After Snowden
http://new.livestream.com/cujs/journalism-after-snowden
Mariam’s pick:
Any daily paper of your choosing to watch what is happening at the Legislature. Might we suggest The Edmonton Journal.
http://www.edmontonjournal.com
Sarah’s pick:
The Debaters with Steve Patterson: Senate reform segment
http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/episode/2014/03/08/senate-old-age/
Paula’s pick:
Good news from the Ukraine: Everyone still hates Hitler by Matt Ford
http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/03/good-news-from-ukraine-everyone-still-hates-hitler/284489/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/139594859The Press Gallery #29: The Ides of March editionFri, 14 Mar 2014 19:59:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-29
00:27:09Edmonton JournalnoFaced with an angry Progressive Conservative caucus, Premier Alison Redford finally repaid nearly $45,000 for her controversial trip to South Africa trip. But neither the cheque nor a major funding announcement for Edmonton’s LRT expansion were enough to stop the drama at the Alberta legislature.
This week on the Journal’s politics podcast, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and politics reporter Mariam Ibrahim talk with host Sarah O’Donnell about the premier’s decision to repay the expenses associated with her trip to Nelson Mandela’s funeral, Calgary MLA Len Webber’s resignation from the PC caucus and whether there will be any more MLAs from the government side who follow his lead. The panel also considers the premier’s political future in the weeks and months ahead.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Listener pick from Tej Swatch:
This American Life: Except for That One Thing, Act 2: Hungry, Hungry People
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/518/except-for-that-one-thing?act=2
American Hippopotamus by Jon Mooallem
https://periodic.atavist.com/view/theatavist/story/199
Paula’s pick:
11 Ways to Avoid Sounding like a Sexist Jerk – Even if You’re a Woman by Jessica Bennett
http://time.com/22004/how-to-not-sound-like-a-sexist-jerk-even-if-youre-a-woman/
Mariam’s pick:
Is it Time to Bench the Eskimos Name? by Chris O’Leary
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/time+bench+Eskimos+name/9594146/story.html
Graham’s pick:
The Patrol: Seven Days in the Life of a Canadian soldier by Ryan Flavelle
http://www.harpercollins.ca/books/The-Patrol-Ryan-Flavelle/?isbn=9781443407175
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12952816-the-patrol
Faced with an angry Progressive Conservative cauc…Faced with an angry Progressive Conservative caucus, Premier Alison Redford finally repaid nearly $45,000 for her controversial trip to South Africa trip. But neither the cheque nor a major funding announcement for Edmonton’s LRT expansion were enough to stop the drama at the Alberta legislature.
This week on the Journal’s politics podcast, provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson, city columnist Paula Simons and politics reporter Mariam Ibrahim talk with host Sarah O’Donnell about the premier’s decision to repay the expenses associated with her trip to Nelson Mandela’s funeral, Calgary MLA Len Webber’s resignation from the PC caucus and whether there will be any more MLAs from the government side who follow his lead. The panel also considers the premier’s political future in the weeks and months ahead.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Listener pick from Tej Swatch:
This American Life: Except for That One Thing, Act 2: Hungry, Hungry People
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/518/except-for-that-one-thing?act=2
American Hippopotamus by Jon Mooallem
https://periodic.atavist.com/view/theatavist/story/199
Paula’s pick:
11 Ways to Avoid Sounding like a Sexist Jerk – Even if You’re a Woman by Jessica Bennett
http://time.com/22004/how-to-not-sound-like-a-sexist-jerk-even-if-youre-a-woman/
Mariam’s pick:
Is it Time to Bench the Eskimos Name? by Chris O’Leary
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/time+bench+Eskimos+name/9594146/story.html
Graham’s pick:
The Patrol: Seven Days in the Life of a Canadian soldier by Ryan Flavelle
http://www.harpercollins.ca/books/The-Patrol-Ryan-Flavelle/?isbn=9781443407175
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12952816-the-patrol
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/138445375The Press Gallery #28: The #saddoniveson editionFri, 07 Mar 2014 21:00:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-28-the
00:31:24Edmonton JournalnoIt’s all about Alberta’s 2014-15 provincial budget in this week’s episode of the The Press Gallery, with a brief side trip into Premier Alison Redford’s latest trouble with travel expenses.
Journal opinion page editor Kathy Kerr kicks off the podcast with a budget primer. Then host Sarah O’Donnell talks with columnists Paula Simons and David Staples about why Finance Minister Doug Horner’s “good news budget” with record revenue, an operating surplus and plenty of construction plans made some, including Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, feel a bit blue on Thursday.
There’s plenty of analysis about what went wrong for Edmonton’s bid to secure additional LRT funding and whether borrowing is the right way for Alberta to build. Good stuff from the Gallery brings a listener recommendation from Keith Silva.
USEFUL LINKS
Government of Alberta budget website
http://alberta.ca/Budget.cfm
Edmonton Journal’s 2014-15 budget coverage
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta-politics/budget-2014-visualized/index.html
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Listener pick from Keith Silva
The Drug War vs. Civilization: The evidence that civilization may yet win by Sanho Tree
http://www.thefix.com/content/drug-war-vs-civilization-%E2%80%93-evidence-civilization-may-yet-win
Paula’s pick:
Yes Minister
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/yesminister/
Yes minister: “A public inquiry” via Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FRVvjGL2C0
Sarah’s pick:
Inside Politics from the Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Inside+Politics+Episode+Poll+session+budget/9570388/story.html
It’s all about Alberta’s 2014-15 provincial budge…It’s all about Alberta’s 2014-15 provincial budget in this week’s episode of the The Press Gallery, with a brief side trip into Premier Alison Redford’s latest trouble with travel expenses.
Journal opinion page editor Kathy Kerr kicks off the podcast with a budget primer. Then host Sarah O’Donnell talks with columnists Paula Simons and David Staples about why Finance Minister Doug Horner’s “good news budget” with record revenue, an operating surplus and plenty of construction plans made some, including Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, feel a bit blue on Thursday.
There’s plenty of analysis about what went wrong for Edmonton’s bid to secure additional LRT funding and whether borrowing is the right way for Alberta to build. Good stuff from the Gallery brings a listener recommendation from Keith Silva.
USEFUL LINKS
Government of Alberta budget website
http://alberta.ca/Budget.cfm
Edmonton Journal’s 2014-15 budget coverage
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta-politics/budget-2014-visualized/index.html
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY LINKS
Listener pick from Keith Silva
The Drug War vs. Civilization: The evidence that civilization may yet win by Sanho Tree
http://www.thefix.com/content/drug-war-vs-civilization-%E2%80%93-evidence-civilization-may-yet-win
Paula’s pick:
Yes Minister
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/yesminister/
Yes minister: “A public inquiry” via Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FRVvjGL2C0
Sarah’s pick:
Inside Politics from the Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Inside+Politics+Episode+Poll+session+budget/9570388/story.html
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/137257289The Press Gallery #27: The Promises, promises editionFri, 28 Feb 2014 20:13:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-27-the
00:21:30Edmonton JournalnoThe first Speech from the Throne in almost two years and a provincial budget will kick off the new session of the Alberta legislature, which begins Monday. Press Gallery regulars Paula Simons, Sheila Pratt and Karen Kleiss look ahead with podcast host Sarah O’Donnell about what Albertans might see from the Progressive Conservative government in the coming week, and offer up their suggestions on what they would put in the budget and throne speech. Good Stuff from the Gallery caps the show and includes another fine listener suggestion.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY
Listener pick from Karen Unland:
The Unknown Studio's podcast with Mayor Don Iveson (begins at midpoint of episode)
http://theunknownstudio.ca/2014/02/mayor-iveson-the-story-so-far-s05e06/
Mack and Cheese podcast with Mack Male and Graham Hicks on the mayor’s first 100 days.
http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/02/18/episode-28-mayor-iveson-the-operator/
Paula’s pick:
Ghosting by Andrew O’Hagan
http://www.lrb.co.uk/v36/n05/andrew-ohagan/ghosting
Julian Assange’s ghost writer breaks silence on failed autobiography by Esther Addley
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/feb/21/julian-assange-ghost-writer-autobiography-wikileaks
Karen’s pick:
House of Cards
http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/House_of_Cards/70178217?locale=en-CA
The first Speech from the Throne in almost two ye…The first Speech from the Throne in almost two years and a provincial budget will kick off the new session of the Alberta legislature, which begins Monday. Press Gallery regulars Paula Simons, Sheila Pratt and Karen Kleiss look ahead with podcast host Sarah O’Donnell about what Albertans might see from the Progressive Conservative government in the coming week, and offer up their suggestions on what they would put in the budget and throne speech. Good Stuff from the Gallery caps the show and includes another fine listener suggestion.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY
Listener pick from Karen Unland:
The Unknown Studio's podcast with Mayor Don Iveson (begins at midpoint of episode)
http://theunknownstudio.ca/2014/02/mayor-iveson-the-story-so-far-s05e06/
Mack and Cheese podcast with Mack Male and Graham Hicks on the mayor’s first 100 days.
http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/02/18/episode-28-mayor-iveson-the-operator/
Paula’s pick:
Ghosting by Andrew O’Hagan
http://www.lrb.co.uk/v36/n05/andrew-ohagan/ghosting
Julian Assange’s ghost writer breaks silence on failed autobiography by Esther Addley
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/feb/21/julian-assange-ghost-writer-autobiography-wikileaks
Karen’s pick:
House of Cards
http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/House_of_Cards/70178217?locale=en-CA
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/136074681The Press Gallery #26: The First Class editionFri, 21 Feb 2014 23:26:01 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-26-the-first
00:26:13Edmonton JournalnoProgressive Conservative MLA Steve Young held onto his caucus membership this week after telling Calgary Herald columnist Don Braid that Premier Alison Redford’s $45,000 South Africa travel bill did not reflect “Alberta values.” But his comments certainly caused a stir.
Journal politics watchers Paula Simons, Graham Thomson and Mariam Ibrahim joined host Sarah O’Donnell on The Press Gallery this week to talk about why the costs of attending Nelson Mandela’s funeral continue to haunt the premier and why her executive assistant’s hotel expenses further inflamed the situation. Find out what The Press Gallery panelists have to say, and which Alberta MLA they’d go have a beer with (if they could only pick one).
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Listener pick from Olav Rokne:
The Thick of It
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qgrd
Graham’s pick
Starman: Neil de Grasse Tyson, the New Guide to the “Cosmos” by Rebecca Mead
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/02/17/140217fa_fact_mead
Mariam’s pick
Journalism on Trial in Egypt by Al Jazeera
http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2014/02/journalism-trial-egypt-2014220153822624226.html
Paula’s pick
Is the Internet Good or Bad? Yes. By Zeynep Tufekci
https://medium.com/matter/76d9913c6011
Social Media Helps Government Monitor their Citizens – But it also helps those citizens rise up by Matthew Ingram
http://gigaom.com/2014/02/14/social-media-helps-governments-monitor-their-citizens-but-it-also-helps-those-citizens-rise-up/Progressive Conservative MLA Steve Young held ont…Progressive Conservative MLA Steve Young held onto his caucus membership this week after telling Calgary Herald columnist Don Braid that Premier Alison Redford’s $45,000 South Africa travel bill did not reflect “Alberta values.” But his comments certainly caused a stir.
Journal politics watchers Paula Simons, Graham Thomson and Mariam Ibrahim joined host Sarah O’Donnell on The Press Gallery this week to talk about why the costs of attending Nelson Mandela’s funeral continue to haunt the premier and why her executive assistant’s hotel expenses further inflamed the situation. Find out what The Press Gallery panelists have to say, and which Alberta MLA they’d go have a beer with (if they could only pick one).
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Listener pick from Olav Rokne:
The Thick of It
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qgrd
Graham’s pick
Starman: Neil de Grasse Tyson, the New Guide to the “Cosmos” by Rebecca Mead
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/02/17/140217fa_fact_mead
Mariam’s pick
Journalism on Trial in Egypt by Al Jazeera
http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2014/02/journalism-trial-egypt-2014220153822624226.html
Paula’s pick
Is the Internet Good or Bad? Yes. By Zeynep Tufekci
https://medium.com/matter/76d9913c6011
Social Media Helps Government Monitor their Citizens – But it also helps those citizens rise up by Matthew Ingram
http://gigaom.com/2014/02/14/social-media-helps-governments-monitor-their-citizens-but-it-also-helps-those-citizens-rise-up/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/134832306Press Gallery #25: Where's the love editionFri, 14 Feb 2014 19:14:30 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/press-gallery-25-wheres-the
00:26:25Edmonton JournalnoAre the new schools announced by the Redford government this week enough to fulfill the Progressive Conservative’s 2012 election promises to build 50 new schools and modernize 70 more? What’s in the 2014 federal budget for Alberta? And should Alberta politicians from any parties be attacking the work of independent officers of the Legislature? Press Gallery host Sarah O’Donnell, columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson tackle these three issues this week, before offering up some “Good Stuff from the Gallery” suggestions.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Sarah’s Pick:
Canada Without Medicare by Christopher Moore
On news stands. Related link at http://www.canadashistory.ca/Magazine/Online-Extension/Articles/Medicare-History
Paula’s Pick:
Wendy Donigel’s book is a tribute to Hinduism’s complexity, not an insult by Vijay Prashad
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/feb/12/wendy-doniger-book-hinduism-penguin-hindus
Graham’s Pick:
Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink
Reviews of book on Goodreads.com
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17704902-five-days-at-memorial
CBC’s The Current interview with Sheri Fink
http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2013/12/10/sheri-fink-on-five-deadly-days-at-memorial-hospital-following-hurricane-katrina/
Are the new schools announced by the Redford gove…Are the new schools announced by the Redford government this week enough to fulfill the Progressive Conservative’s 2012 election promises to build 50 new schools and modernize 70 more? What’s in the 2014 federal budget for Alberta? And should Alberta politicians from any parties be attacking the work of independent officers of the Legislature? Press Gallery host Sarah O’Donnell, columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson tackle these three issues this week, before offering up some “Good Stuff from the Gallery” suggestions.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Sarah’s Pick:
Canada Without Medicare by Christopher Moore
On news stands. Related link at http://www.canadashistory.ca/Magazine/Online-Extension/Articles/Medicare-History
Paula’s Pick:
Wendy Donigel’s book is a tribute to Hinduism’s complexity, not an insult by Vijay Prashad
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/feb/12/wendy-doniger-book-hinduism-penguin-hindus
Graham’s Pick:
Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink
Reviews of book on Goodreads.com
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17704902-five-days-at-memorial
CBC’s The Current interview with Sheri Fink
http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2013/12/10/sheri-fink-on-five-deadly-days-at-memorial-hospital-following-hurricane-katrina/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/133596704The Press Gallery #24: The Flying High editionFri, 07 Feb 2014 20:19:33 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-24-the
00:25:13Edmonton JournalnoA December trip to attend South African leader Nelson Mandela's funeral has become a political liability for Alberta Premier Alison Redford. Press Gallery host Sarah O’Donnell talks with her Journal colleagues Graham Thomson, Paula Simons and Mariam Ibrahim about the controversy and why the $45,000 expense is causing an uproar. Then, the group talks about the province’s new salary sunshine list and why it is still contentious a week after it was published. Good Stuff from the Gallery recommendations run from the funny to the serious.
Useful links
Ignorance is no excuse for wasting taxpayers’ money
http://www.calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/Braid+Ignorance+excuse+wasting+taxpayer+money/9474152/story.html
Edmonton Journal’s searchable sunshine list database
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta-politics/sunshine-list/index.html
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Mariam’s pick
Syria, Iraq, Egypt most deadly nations for journalists: Committee to Protect Journalists special report
https://cpj.org/reports/2013/12/syria-iraq-egypt-most-deadly-nations-for-journalis.php
Sarah’s pick
Crazy Town: The Rob Ford story excerpt by Robyn Doolittle
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/02/01/crazy_town_the_rob_ford_story_exclusive_excerpt_of_robyn_doolittles_book.html
Paula’s pick
City of Edmonton to change slogan from ‘Gateway to the North’ to ‘Portal of the Universe’ by CBC’s This is That
http://www.cbc.ca/thisisthat/blog/2014/02/04/city-of-edmonton-to-change-slogan-from-gateway-to-the-north-to-portal-to-the-universe/
Graham’s Pick
Why things are seen: A Story of Blunders, Bombs, Broken Teeth and Bad Ideas by Adam Day
http://legionmagazine.com/en/2014/01/why-things-are-seen-a-story-of-blunders-bombs-broken-teeth-and-bad-ideas/
A December trip to attend South African leader Ne…A December trip to attend South African leader Nelson Mandela's funeral has become a political liability for Alberta Premier Alison Redford. Press Gallery host Sarah O’Donnell talks with her Journal colleagues Graham Thomson, Paula Simons and Mariam Ibrahim about the controversy and why the $45,000 expense is causing an uproar. Then, the group talks about the province’s new salary sunshine list and why it is still contentious a week after it was published. Good Stuff from the Gallery recommendations run from the funny to the serious.
Useful links
Ignorance is no excuse for wasting taxpayers’ money
http://www.calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/Braid+Ignorance+excuse+wasting+taxpayer+money/9474152/story.html
Edmonton Journal’s searchable sunshine list database
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta-politics/sunshine-list/index.html
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Mariam’s pick
Syria, Iraq, Egypt most deadly nations for journalists: Committee to Protect Journalists special report
https://cpj.org/reports/2013/12/syria-iraq-egypt-most-deadly-nations-for-journalis.php
Sarah’s pick
Crazy Town: The Rob Ford story excerpt by Robyn Doolittle
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/02/01/crazy_town_the_rob_ford_story_exclusive_excerpt_of_robyn_doolittles_book.html
Paula’s pick
City of Edmonton to change slogan from ‘Gateway to the North’ to ‘Portal of the Universe’ by CBC’s This is That
http://www.cbc.ca/thisisthat/blog/2014/02/04/city-of-edmonton-to-change-slogan-from-gateway-to-the-north-to-portal-to-the-universe/
Graham’s Pick
Why things are seen: A Story of Blunders, Bombs, Broken Teeth and Bad Ideas by Adam Day
http://legionmagazine.com/en/2014/01/why-things-are-seen-a-story-of-blunders-bombs-broken-teeth-and-bad-ideas/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/132412248Press Gallery #23: Round & round the roundtable editionFri, 31 Jan 2014 20:49:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/press-gallery-23-round-round
00:26:42Edmonton JournalnoFew subjects invoke more emotion than matters that deal with children and people’s homes.
The Press Gallery starts this week with reporter Karen Kleiss telling us about the two-day roundtable on Alberta’s child welfare system, focused on what happens when children die in government care. Then reporter Sheila Pratt updates listeners on the Alberta Energy Regulator’s first public inquiry, which is exploring complaints from residents in the Peace River area about heavy oil emissions they believe are making them sick.
As always, host Sarah O’Donnell, columinsts Graham Thomson and Paula Simons bring their own opinions and questions.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s Pick:
The Nature of Things (Any and all episodes)
http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/
Karen’s Pick:
Doesn’t Anyone Read the News by Tim Wu
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2014/01/doesnt-anyone-read-the-news.html
Sheila’s Pick:
Scientists Question why Ottawa hired top oil lobbyist to advise government lakes facility studying pollution by Stephen Maher
http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/01/29/top-oil-lobbyist-hired-to-advise-government-on-lakes-facility-studying-pollution-after-ottawa-cancelled-funding/
Sarah’s pick:
The Day We Lost Atlanta: How Two Lousy Inches of Snow Paralyzed A Metro Area of 6 million by Rebecca Burns
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/01/atlanta-snow-storm-102839_full.html?print#.UuqDnj1dXAk
Paula’s pick:
Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry lead by Hon. Edward Hughes
http://www.phoenixsinclairinquiry.ca/
Few subjects invoke more emotion than matters tha…Few subjects invoke more emotion than matters that deal with children and people’s homes.
The Press Gallery starts this week with reporter Karen Kleiss telling us about the two-day roundtable on Alberta’s child welfare system, focused on what happens when children die in government care. Then reporter Sheila Pratt updates listeners on the Alberta Energy Regulator’s first public inquiry, which is exploring complaints from residents in the Peace River area about heavy oil emissions they believe are making them sick.
As always, host Sarah O’Donnell, columinsts Graham Thomson and Paula Simons bring their own opinions and questions.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Graham’s Pick:
The Nature of Things (Any and all episodes)
http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/
Karen’s Pick:
Doesn’t Anyone Read the News by Tim Wu
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2014/01/doesnt-anyone-read-the-news.html
Sheila’s Pick:
Scientists Question why Ottawa hired top oil lobbyist to advise government lakes facility studying pollution by Stephen Maher
http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/01/29/top-oil-lobbyist-hired-to-advise-government-on-lakes-facility-studying-pollution-after-ottawa-cancelled-funding/
Sarah’s pick:
The Day We Lost Atlanta: How Two Lousy Inches of Snow Paralyzed A Metro Area of 6 million by Rebecca Burns
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/01/atlanta-snow-storm-102839_full.html?print#.UuqDnj1dXAk
Paula’s pick:
Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry lead by Hon. Edward Hughes
http://www.phoenixsinclairinquiry.ca/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/131194695The Press Gallery #22: The Dude, where's my laptop?! editionFri, 24 Jan 2014 19:43:31 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-22-the-dude
00:23:40Edmonton JournalnoMany Albertans, including Health minister Fred Horne, were upset to learn about a laptop that went missing with the personal information of more than 600,000 Medicentre clients. Journal columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim sit down with podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about the theft and why it is an issue that concerns provincial politicians, as well as nearly one in six Albertans potentially affected by the privacy breach.
Then the panel branches into federal politics, and looks at how leader of the official opposition, the NDP’s Thomas Mulcair, and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau came to Edmonton this week to make the case for their parties as they look ahead to the 2015 federal election. Listen in for a clip from interviews with both leaders.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY links
Sarah’s pick:
World Economic Forum press conference titled “Leading the Global Climate & Energy Agenda.” Participants: Ban-Ki Moon, UN secretary general, Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission, Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank
http://webcasts.weforum.org/widget/1/davos2014?p=1&pi=1&a=53591
World Economic Forum hompage
http://www.weforum.org/
Mariam’s pick:
Alison & Al: Duel or Dud in Davos? by Graham Thomson
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Thomson+Alison+duel+Davos/9418724/story.html
Paula’s pick:
An Open Letter to the Medicentre Laptop thief by Jason Markusoff
http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2014/01/23/an-open-letter-to-the-medicentre-laptop-thief/Many Albertans, including Health minister Fred Ho…Many Albertans, including Health minister Fred Horne, were upset to learn about a laptop that went missing with the personal information of more than 600,000 Medicentre clients. Journal columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim sit down with podcast host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about the theft and why it is an issue that concerns provincial politicians, as well as nearly one in six Albertans potentially affected by the privacy breach.
Then the panel branches into federal politics, and looks at how leader of the official opposition, the NDP’s Thomas Mulcair, and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau came to Edmonton this week to make the case for their parties as they look ahead to the 2015 federal election. Listen in for a clip from interviews with both leaders.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY links
Sarah’s pick:
World Economic Forum press conference titled “Leading the Global Climate & Energy Agenda.” Participants: Ban-Ki Moon, UN secretary general, Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission, Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank
http://webcasts.weforum.org/widget/1/davos2014?p=1&pi=1&a=53591
World Economic Forum hompage
http://www.weforum.org/
Mariam’s pick:
Alison & Al: Duel or Dud in Davos? by Graham Thomson
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Thomson+Alison+duel+Davos/9418724/story.html
Paula’s pick:
An Open Letter to the Medicentre Laptop thief by Jason Markusoff
http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2014/01/23/an-open-letter-to-the-medicentre-laptop-thief/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/130009577The Press Gallery #21: Labour's Love LostFri, 17 Jan 2014 18:34:43 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-21-labours
00:23:11Edmonton JournalnoThere’s a lot of love for actuaries and economists in this week’s episode of The Press Gallery, but don’t let that scare you off because it all revolves around politics.
This week, podcast host Sarah O’Donnell talks with provincial affairs columnists Graham Thomson, columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim. The quartet look at the labour relations board hearing underway challenging a piece of Alberta’s controversial new labour laws (1 minute mark), public sector pensions (5 minute, 45 second mark) and the latest round of international travel by the Redford government (9 minute, 55 second mark). The panel ends with four great pieces of recommended political reading in Good Stuff from the Gallery (15 minute, 50 second mark)
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s pick:
Neil Young, the oilsands and the damage done by Andrew Leach
http://www2.macleans.ca/2014/01/15/the-rock-star-and-the-damage-done/
Mariam’s pick
Brent Rathgeber, the Hill’s Unlikely Maverick by Aaron Wherry
http://www2.macleans.ca/2014/01/11/the-hills-unlikely-maverick/
Sarah’s pick
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair’s Next Task: Win Over the Country by John Ibbitson http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ndp-leader-thomas-mulcairs-next-task-win-over-thecountry/article16287324/?page=all
Graham’s pick
Thank You For Your Service by David Finkel
http://www.randomhouse.ca/books/232132/thank-you-for-your-service-by-david-finkel
Book review by Geoff Dyer
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/nov/08/thank-you-service-david-finkel
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/nov/08/thank-you-service-david-finkelThere’s a lot of love for actuaries and economist…There’s a lot of love for actuaries and economists in this week’s episode of The Press Gallery, but don’t let that scare you off because it all revolves around politics.
This week, podcast host Sarah O’Donnell talks with provincial affairs columnists Graham Thomson, columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim. The quartet look at the labour relations board hearing underway challenging a piece of Alberta’s controversial new labour laws (1 minute mark), public sector pensions (5 minute, 45 second mark) and the latest round of international travel by the Redford government (9 minute, 55 second mark). The panel ends with four great pieces of recommended political reading in Good Stuff from the Gallery (15 minute, 50 second mark)
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s pick:
Neil Young, the oilsands and the damage done by Andrew Leach
http://www2.macleans.ca/2014/01/15/the-rock-star-and-the-damage-done/
Mariam’s pick
Brent Rathgeber, the Hill’s Unlikely Maverick by Aaron Wherry
http://www2.macleans.ca/2014/01/11/the-hills-unlikely-maverick/
Sarah’s pick
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair’s Next Task: Win Over the Country by John Ibbitson http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ndp-leader-thomas-mulcairs-next-task-win-over-thecountry/article16287324/?page=all
Graham’s pick
Thank You For Your Service by David Finkel
http://www.randomhouse.ca/books/232132/thank-you-for-your-service-by-david-finkel
Book review by Geoff Dyer
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/nov/08/thank-you-service-david-finkel
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/nov/08/thank-you-service-david-finkeltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/128875406The Press Gallery #20: Going Viral editionFri, 10 Jan 2014 19:57:51 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-20-going
00:29:55Edmonton JournalnoPress Gallery panelists were amped up this week, with plenty to say about Alberta Health’s influenza vaccine balancing act and the stunning numbers released by Human Services minister Manmeet Bhullar that show 741 children known to child welfare authorities have died since 1999. Columnist Paula Simons, health reporter Keith Gerein and provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss join host Sarah O’Donnell for a slightly extended length podcast talking about flu (45-second-mark), the future of Alberta’s child welfare system and the power of data (12 minute-mark). The show ends with Good Stuff from the Gallery (24:50 mark), a selection of recommended reads from the panelists.
GOOD STUFF LINKS
Keith’s pick
The Year We Broke the Internet by Luke O’Neil
http://www.esquire.com/blogs/news/we-broke-the-internet?src=soc_twtr
Sarah’s pick
Documents from New Jersey’s commuting disaster turned political debacle
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/01/09/nyregion/09christie-email-documents.html
Bergen Record coverage’s of bridge scandal engulfing Gov. Chris Christie’s office
http://www.northjersey.com/news/governor_christie_nj_gwb.html
Paula’s pick
Uncool Canada by The Economist
http://www.economist.com/news/21589156-moose-loses-its-shades-uncool-canada
Press Gallery panelists were amped up this week, …Press Gallery panelists were amped up this week, with plenty to say about Alberta Health’s influenza vaccine balancing act and the stunning numbers released by Human Services minister Manmeet Bhullar that show 741 children known to child welfare authorities have died since 1999. Columnist Paula Simons, health reporter Keith Gerein and provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss join host Sarah O’Donnell for a slightly extended length podcast talking about flu (45-second-mark), the future of Alberta’s child welfare system and the power of data (12 minute-mark). The show ends with Good Stuff from the Gallery (24:50 mark), a selection of recommended reads from the panelists.
GOOD STUFF LINKS
Keith’s pick
The Year We Broke the Internet by Luke O’Neil
http://www.esquire.com/blogs/news/we-broke-the-internet?src=soc_twtr
Sarah’s pick
Documents from New Jersey’s commuting disaster turned political debacle
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/01/09/nyregion/09christie-email-documents.html
Bergen Record coverage’s of bridge scandal engulfing Gov. Chris Christie’s office
http://www.northjersey.com/news/governor_christie_nj_gwb.html
Paula’s pick
Uncool Canada by The Economist
http://www.economist.com/news/21589156-moose-loses-its-shades-uncool-canada
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/127736274The Press Gallery #19: The "Thanks for Coming In" editionFri, 03 Jan 2014 19:54:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-19-the
00:22:51Edmonton JournalnoThe Press Gallery gets ahead of itself this week looking at the big stories on the horizon for Alberta politics in 2014. It’s a full house as eight Journal reporters join host Sarah O’Donnell for this look ahead episode, including columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, health reporter Keith Gerein, education reporter Andrea Sands, northern development reporter Marty Klinkenberg, provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss, data journalist Lucas Timmons and senior reporter Sheila Pratt.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Mariam’s pick
New York Times editorial: Edward Snowden, Whistle-Blower
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/02/opinion/edward-snowden-whistle-blower.html
Public Editor’s Journal by Margaret Sullivan
http://publiceditor.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/02/weeks-in-the-making-an-editorial-on-snowden-may-go-beyond-what-is-realistic/?_r=0
Paula’s pick
The Longer I’m Prime Minister by Paul Wells
Toronto Star book review
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/2013/10/23/the_longer_im_prime_minister_by_paul_wells_review.html
Amazon listing
http://www.amazon.ca/The-Longer-Im-Prime-Minister/dp/0307361322
Sarah’s pick
Shopping for Votes by Susan Delacourt
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Book+Excerpt+Shopping+Votes+Susan+Delacourt/8998398/story.html
Amazon listing
http://www.amazon.ca/Shopping-Votes-Politicians-Choose-Them/dp/192681293XThe Press Gallery gets ahead of itself this week …The Press Gallery gets ahead of itself this week looking at the big stories on the horizon for Alberta politics in 2014. It’s a full house as eight Journal reporters join host Sarah O’Donnell for this look ahead episode, including columnist Paula Simons, provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, health reporter Keith Gerein, education reporter Andrea Sands, northern development reporter Marty Klinkenberg, provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss, data journalist Lucas Timmons and senior reporter Sheila Pratt.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Mariam’s pick
New York Times editorial: Edward Snowden, Whistle-Blower
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/02/opinion/edward-snowden-whistle-blower.html
Public Editor’s Journal by Margaret Sullivan
http://publiceditor.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/02/weeks-in-the-making-an-editorial-on-snowden-may-go-beyond-what-is-realistic/?_r=0
Paula’s pick
The Longer I’m Prime Minister by Paul Wells
Toronto Star book review
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/2013/10/23/the_longer_im_prime_minister_by_paul_wells_review.html
Amazon listing
http://www.amazon.ca/The-Longer-Im-Prime-Minister/dp/0307361322
Sarah’s pick
Shopping for Votes by Susan Delacourt
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Book+Excerpt+Shopping+Votes+Susan+Delacourt/8998398/story.html
Amazon listing
http://www.amazon.ca/Shopping-Votes-Politicians-Choose-Them/dp/192681293Xtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125803529The Press Gallery #18: The Quiz Show editionFri, 20 Dec 2013 23:03:40 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-18-the-quiz
00:25:29Edmonton JournalnoThe Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly politics podcast, wraps up 2013 with a pop quiz.
Assignment editor Mark Suits faces off against provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and city columnist Paula Simons for a lot of laughs and bragging rights in a fun quiz that looks back on the year in Alberta politics.
Who will reign supreme in trivia? And will host Sarah O’Donnell be able to stump any of these smart cookies? You’ll have to listen to find out.
Guests on the show also review what they think was Alberta’s biggest political story of 2013.
We’d love to hear what listeners would pick as their top piece of political news.
Please let us know in the comments section, or on The Press Gallery’s Facebook page, facebook.com/thepressgallery.The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly poli…The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal’s weekly politics podcast, wraps up 2013 with a pop quiz.
Assignment editor Mark Suits faces off against provincial affairs columnist Graham Thomson and city columnist Paula Simons for a lot of laughs and bragging rights in a fun quiz that looks back on the year in Alberta politics.
Who will reign supreme in trivia? And will host Sarah O’Donnell be able to stump any of these smart cookies? You’ll have to listen to find out.
Guests on the show also review what they think was Alberta’s biggest political story of 2013.
We’d love to hear what listeners would pick as their top piece of political news.
Please let us know in the comments section, or on The Press Gallery’s Facebook page, facebook.com/thepressgallery.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/124703310The Press Gallery #17: Shuffle, hop, step editionFri, 13 Dec 2013 20:04:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-17-shuffle
00:23:18Edmonton JournalnoOn the eve of the newly shuffled Progressive Conservative cabinet swearing-in ceremony Edmonton Journal’s Press Gallery takes stock of the changed portfolios, the expanding number of ministers and associate ministers and the biggest surprises. Alberta Health Services also revealed last week how many of its top executives opted to take their bonuses, despite the mega-controversy around the pay-at-risk. Content editor Kathy Kerr, columnist Paula Simons and reporter Keith Gerein join host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about the week’s hottest political stories.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick
Alberta’s taxpayer financed refinery: value-added job creator or boondoggle by Andrew Leach
http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/12/09/albertas-taxpayer-financed-refinery-value-added-job-creator-or-boondoggle-in-the-making/
Keith’s pick
BBC’s Nelson Mandela webpage
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/people/nelson_mandela
Kathy’s pick
Next Draft: The Day’s Most Fascinating News from Dave Pell
http://nextdraft.com/current/
Sarah’s pick
Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott
http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2013/invisible-child/#/?chapt=1On the eve of the newly shuffled Progressive Cons…On the eve of the newly shuffled Progressive Conservative cabinet swearing-in ceremony Edmonton Journal’s Press Gallery takes stock of the changed portfolios, the expanding number of ministers and associate ministers and the biggest surprises. Alberta Health Services also revealed last week how many of its top executives opted to take their bonuses, despite the mega-controversy around the pay-at-risk. Content editor Kathy Kerr, columnist Paula Simons and reporter Keith Gerein join host Sarah O’Donnell to talk about the week’s hottest political stories.
Good Stuff from the Gallery links
Paula’s pick
Alberta’s taxpayer financed refinery: value-added job creator or boondoggle by Andrew Leach
http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/12/09/albertas-taxpayer-financed-refinery-value-added-job-creator-or-boondoggle-in-the-making/
Keith’s pick
BBC’s Nelson Mandela webpage
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/people/nelson_mandela
Kathy’s pick
Next Draft: The Day’s Most Fascinating News from Dave Pell
http://nextdraft.com/current/
Sarah’s pick
Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott
http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2013/invisible-child/#/?chapt=1tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/123551505The Press Gallery #16: The Tomfoolery EditionFri, 06 Dec 2013 17:44:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-16-the
00:23:59Edmonton JournalnoThe fall sitting of the Alberta Legislature wrapped up on a tense note, as the Progressive Conservative government pushed through two contentious labour-related bills. Press Gallery host Sarah O’Donnell talks about the political fall-out from Bills 45 and 46 with provincial affairs reporters Mariam Ibrahim, Keith Gerein and columnist Paula Simons. Gallery guests also looks at the long-awaited “Tobaccogate” report from Alberta ethics commissioner Neil Wilkinson, which clears Premier Alison Redford of conflict of interest accusations but failed to satisfy opposition critics. Panelists end the show by adding to Good Stuff from the Gallery’s collection of recommended political viewing or reading.
USEFUL LINKS:
Ethics Commissioner Neil Wilkinson’s Investigation into allegations involving Premier Alison Redford
http://www.ethicscommissioner.ab.ca/oec/Investigation%20Reports/2013/Final%20Ver%2001%20Dec%2003%2013.pdf
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s Pick:
Joseph Anton: A Memoir by Salman Rushdie
http://www.salman-rushdie.com/blog/joseph-anton-a-memoir/
Joseph Anton review by Margaret Drabble
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/sep/23/joseph-anton-salman-rushdie-review
Sarah’s Pick:
Zwozdesky Rulings
Alberta Legislature Hansard: Monday, Dec. 2nd.
Start at page 3231: Privilege - Obstructing a Member in Performance of Duty
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ISYS/LADDAR_files/docs/hansards/han/legislature_28/session_1/20131202_1330_01_han.pdf
Alberta Legislature Hansard: Wednesday, Dec. 4th
Page 3357: Speaker’s Ruling-Decorum and Page 3358 (exchange between Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman and the Speaker)
Start at page 3368: Statement by the Speaker. Maintaining Order in the Assembly- Interrupting a Member
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ISYS/LADDAR_files/docs/hansards/han/legislature_28/session_1/20131204_1330_01_han.pdf
Keith’s Pick
True Enough: The Second Age of PR by John Sullivan
http://www.cjr.org/feature/true_enough.php?page=all
Mariam’s Picks
Upholding the Rights by Michael Kempa
A Fair Shot by Omar Mouallem
Buy a print copy or keep an eye on The Walrus’ website for these links: http://thewalrus.ca/The fall sitting of the Alberta Legislature wrapp…The fall sitting of the Alberta Legislature wrapped up on a tense note, as the Progressive Conservative government pushed through two contentious labour-related bills. Press Gallery host Sarah O’Donnell talks about the political fall-out from Bills 45 and 46 with provincial affairs reporters Mariam Ibrahim, Keith Gerein and columnist Paula Simons. Gallery guests also looks at the long-awaited “Tobaccogate” report from Alberta ethics commissioner Neil Wilkinson, which clears Premier Alison Redford of conflict of interest accusations but failed to satisfy opposition critics. Panelists end the show by adding to Good Stuff from the Gallery’s collection of recommended political viewing or reading.
USEFUL LINKS:
Ethics Commissioner Neil Wilkinson’s Investigation into allegations involving Premier Alison Redford
http://www.ethicscommissioner.ab.ca/oec/Investigation%20Reports/2013/Final%20Ver%2001%20Dec%2003%2013.pdf
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s Pick:
Joseph Anton: A Memoir by Salman Rushdie
http://www.salman-rushdie.com/blog/joseph-anton-a-memoir/
Joseph Anton review by Margaret Drabble
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/sep/23/joseph-anton-salman-rushdie-review
Sarah’s Pick:
Zwozdesky Rulings
Alberta Legislature Hansard: Monday, Dec. 2nd.
Start at page 3231: Privilege - Obstructing a Member in Performance of Duty
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ISYS/LADDAR_files/docs/hansards/han/legislature_28/session_1/20131202_1330_01_han.pdf
Alberta Legislature Hansard: Wednesday, Dec. 4th
Page 3357: Speaker’s Ruling-Decorum and Page 3358 (exchange between Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman and the Speaker)
Start at page 3368: Statement by the Speaker. Maintaining Order in the Assembly- Interrupting a Member
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ISYS/LADDAR_files/docs/hansards/han/legislature_28/session_1/20131204_1330_01_han.pdf
Keith’s Pick
True Enough: The Second Age of PR by John Sullivan
http://www.cjr.org/feature/true_enough.php?page=all
Mariam’s Picks
Upholding the Rights by Michael Kempa
A Fair Shot by Omar Mouallem
Buy a print copy or keep an eye on The Walrus’ website for these links: http://thewalrus.ca/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/122468280The Press Gallery #15: The Four Long Years editionFri, 29 Nov 2013 17:30:59 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-15-the-four
00:29:08Edmonton JournalnoEdmonton Journal provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss spent four years trying to get basic information from the Alberta government about the number of children who died in the care of the child welfare system since 1999 and the circumstances of those deaths. She joins host Sarah O'Donnell in The Press Gallery this week with columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim to talk about the Journal-Calgary Herald Fatal Care series that came from her work. Then, we get an update on two controversial pieces of labour legislation introduced by the Redford government this week that have already prompted two protests at the Legislature.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY
Karen's Pick
Dead in Six Days: The Story of Baby Delonna by Ryan Jackson
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/children-in-care/Video+Dead+Days+Story+Baby+Delonna/9203274/story.html
Paula's Pick
Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation "Evangelii Gaudium"
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/francesco/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium_en.html
Sarah's Pick
Turkey.gov by John Dickerson
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2013/11/thanksgiving_day_political_argument_settler_slate_s_annual_guide.html
Mariam's pick
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_world_/2013/11/27/if_it_happened_there_how_the_u_s_media_would_cover_thanksgiving_if_it_was.htmlEdmonton Journal provincial affairs reporter Kare…Edmonton Journal provincial affairs reporter Karen Kleiss spent four years trying to get basic information from the Alberta government about the number of children who died in the care of the child welfare system since 1999 and the circumstances of those deaths. She joins host Sarah O'Donnell in The Press Gallery this week with columnist Paula Simons and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim to talk about the Journal-Calgary Herald Fatal Care series that came from her work. Then, we get an update on two controversial pieces of labour legislation introduced by the Redford government this week that have already prompted two protests at the Legislature.
GOOD STUFF FROM THE GALLERY
Karen's Pick
Dead in Six Days: The Story of Baby Delonna by Ryan Jackson
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/children-in-care/Video+Dead+Days+Story+Baby+Delonna/9203274/story.html
Paula's Pick
Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation "Evangelii Gaudium"
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/francesco/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium_en.html
Sarah's Pick
Turkey.gov by John Dickerson
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2013/11/thanksgiving_day_political_argument_settler_slate_s_annual_guide.html
Mariam's pick
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_world_/2013/11/27/if_it_happened_there_how_the_u_s_media_would_cover_thanksgiving_if_it_was.htmltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/121392911The Press Gallery #14: Final Countdown editionFri, 22 Nov 2013 17:52:30 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-14-final
00:24:07Edmonton JournalnoWith Alberta’s Progressive Conservative convention just hours away, the buzz in The Press Gallery: Edmonton Journal’s politics podcast, is all about Premier Alison Redford’s leadership review. Host and editorial writer Sarah O’Donnell talks with provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, columnists Graham Thomson and Paula Simons about what this weekend means to the PCs party and the premier with the final countdown to the convention underway. The panel also talks about the fuss over signs and hears from Graham about his upcoming assignment in Jordan and Lebanon. As always, the panel also offers up some good political suggestions for reading or watching with Good Stuff from the Gallery.
Good Stuff from the Gallery:
Mariam’s Pick
The Boy Next Door by Stacey May Fowles
http://thewalrus.ca/boy-next-door/
Graham’s Pick
Frontier Justice: The Global Refugee Crisis and What to do About It By Andy Lamey
http://www.amazon.ca/Frontier-Justice-Global-Refugee-Crisis/dp/0385662548
Allan Gregg interviews Andy Lamey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-RWbL3LUVc
Sarah’s Pick
The Alarming State of Canada’s Democracy by Andrew Coyne
University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law Merv Leitch Q.C. Memorial lecture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIGO6QYL-ng
Paula’s Pick
RCMP’s Duffy-Wright documents
http://o.canada.com/news/rcmp-release-new-allegations-in-duffy-wright-senate-affair/With Alberta’s Progressive Conservative conventio…With Alberta’s Progressive Conservative convention just hours away, the buzz in The Press Gallery: Edmonton Journal’s politics podcast, is all about Premier Alison Redford’s leadership review. Host and editorial writer Sarah O’Donnell talks with provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim, columnists Graham Thomson and Paula Simons about what this weekend means to the PCs party and the premier with the final countdown to the convention underway. The panel also talks about the fuss over signs and hears from Graham about his upcoming assignment in Jordan and Lebanon. As always, the panel also offers up some good political suggestions for reading or watching with Good Stuff from the Gallery.
Good Stuff from the Gallery:
Mariam’s Pick
The Boy Next Door by Stacey May Fowles
http://thewalrus.ca/boy-next-door/
Graham’s Pick
Frontier Justice: The Global Refugee Crisis and What to do About It By Andy Lamey
http://www.amazon.ca/Frontier-Justice-Global-Refugee-Crisis/dp/0385662548
Allan Gregg interviews Andy Lamey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-RWbL3LUVc
Sarah’s Pick
The Alarming State of Canada’s Democracy by Andrew Coyne
University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law Merv Leitch Q.C. Memorial lecture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIGO6QYL-ng
Paula’s Pick
RCMP’s Duffy-Wright documents
http://o.canada.com/news/rcmp-release-new-allegations-in-duffy-wright-senate-affair/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/120320156The Press Gallery #13: The Three's Company editionFri, 15 Nov 2013 20:59:47 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-13-the
00:24:18Edmonton JournalnoOur normal Press Gallery quartet is scaled back to a trio this week. But Sarah O’Donnell, Paula Simons and Graham Thomson have plenty to say about Bill 33, the Tobacco Reduction Amendment Act, the coal slurry spill in the Athabasca River and the Alberta government’s decision not to appeal a recent court decision on inventors. They also look ahead to Premier Alison Redford’s leadership review at the Progressive Conservative annual general meeting next week.
Good Stuff
Graham’s Pick:
Booms, Busts and bitumen: The Economic Implications of Canadian Oilsands development by the Pembina Institute
http://www.pembina.org/media-release/2495
Sarah’s Pick
http://apps.chicagotribune.com/bond-debt/
Paula’s Pick
Pig Girl by Colleen Murphy, directed by Bradley Moss
http://www.theatrenetwork.ca/our-shows.php?id=234
Review by Edmonton Journal’s Liz Nicholls
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Review+Girl+fearless+brutality/9145030/story.htmlOur normal Press Gallery quartet is scaled back t…Our normal Press Gallery quartet is scaled back to a trio this week. But Sarah O’Donnell, Paula Simons and Graham Thomson have plenty to say about Bill 33, the Tobacco Reduction Amendment Act, the coal slurry spill in the Athabasca River and the Alberta government’s decision not to appeal a recent court decision on inventors. They also look ahead to Premier Alison Redford’s leadership review at the Progressive Conservative annual general meeting next week.
Good Stuff
Graham’s Pick:
Booms, Busts and bitumen: The Economic Implications of Canadian Oilsands development by the Pembina Institute
http://www.pembina.org/media-release/2495
Sarah’s Pick
http://apps.chicagotribune.com/bond-debt/
Paula’s Pick
Pig Girl by Colleen Murphy, directed by Bradley Moss
http://www.theatrenetwork.ca/our-shows.php?id=234
Review by Edmonton Journal’s Liz Nicholls
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Review+Girl+fearless+brutality/9145030/story.htmltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/119203440The Press Gallery #12: The Spare Change editionFri, 08 Nov 2013 19:45:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-12-the-spare
00:24:26Edmonton JournalnoConfused about what unfolded this week on Alberta's political scene? Journal columnists Graham Thomson, Paula Simons and health reporter Keith Gerein sit down with host Sarah O'Donnell in The Press Gallery to talk about the sudden $50 million boost to Alberta's advanced education budget, the Alberta-B.C. pipeline agreement and the debate about privatizing lab services in Edmonton -- all the while trying, unsuccessfully, to avoid talking about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. We end with Good Stuff from the Gallery, our weekly recommendation for an interesting political fix.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s Pick:
Worst Brother Ever by Edward Keenan
http://www.thegridto.com/city/politics/worst-brother-ever/
Sarah’s Pick:
Annual report of the Child and Youth Advocate by Del Graff
http://advocate.gov.ab.ca/home/documents/AR2012to2013.pdf
Graham’s Pick:
Report of the Auditor General: October 2013
http://www.oag.ab.ca/webfiles/reports/October2013Report.pdfConfused about what unfolded this week on Alberta…Confused about what unfolded this week on Alberta's political scene? Journal columnists Graham Thomson, Paula Simons and health reporter Keith Gerein sit down with host Sarah O'Donnell in The Press Gallery to talk about the sudden $50 million boost to Alberta's advanced education budget, the Alberta-B.C. pipeline agreement and the debate about privatizing lab services in Edmonton -- all the while trying, unsuccessfully, to avoid talking about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. We end with Good Stuff from the Gallery, our weekly recommendation for an interesting political fix.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s Pick:
Worst Brother Ever by Edward Keenan
http://www.thegridto.com/city/politics/worst-brother-ever/
Sarah’s Pick:
Annual report of the Child and Youth Advocate by Del Graff
http://advocate.gov.ab.ca/home/documents/AR2012to2013.pdf
Graham’s Pick:
Report of the Auditor General: October 2013
http://www.oag.ab.ca/webfiles/reports/October2013Report.pdftag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/118122224The Press Gallery #11: The Trick or Treat editionFri, 01 Nov 2013 17:50:35 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-11-the-trick
00:22:42Edmonton JournalnoWith the Alberta legislature is back in session, host Sarah O'Donnell, Journal columnist Paula Simons, content editor Kathy Kerr and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim sift through the first batch of bill introduced by the Redford government, including Bill 31: Protecting Alberta’s Environment Act and Bill 28: Modernizing Regional Governance Act. Then the quartet turns to this weekend’s federal Conservative convention in Calgary, sure to be haunted by the ongoing Senate scandal.
Bill 31: Protecting Alberta’s Environment Act
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ISYS/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_28/session_1/20120523_bill-031.pdf
Bill 28: Modernizing Regional Governance Act
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ISYS/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_28/session_1/20120523_bill-028.pdf
Press release from Premier’s Office announcing Bill 28 consultation
http://alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=352749CB6B750-F9E8-8E65-7D3B2E10AC27250B
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s Picks:
Andrew Coyne’s Senate columns
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/10/30/andrew-coyne-to-recap-the-prime-minister-is-not-responsible-for-almost-anything/
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/10/28/andrew-coyne-in-the-duffy-affair-theres-just-no-honour-among-liars-any-more/
Court documents related to Toronto Mayor Rob Ford investigation
http://www.scribd.com/doc/180496147/Court-documents-link-Toronto-Mayor-Rob-Ford-to-investigation-BRAZEN-ITO-REDACTIONS-APPLIED#download
Toronto Star: It’s not over by Kevin Donovan
http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2013/11/01/rob_ford_crack_video_the_story_behind_the_bombshell_investigation.html
Kathy’s pick:
The Orenda by Joseph Boyden
http://arts.nationalpost.com/2013/09/06/book-review-the-orenda-by-joseph-boyden/
http://www.josephboyden.com/
Sarah’s pick:
Propublica’s Officials Say the Darndest Things tumblog
http://officialssay.tumblr.com/
Mariam’s pick:
This Hour Has 22 Minutes: “Tories” by Borde
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mhmimbcn4M&list=PL5D3435420313F499With the Alberta legislature is back in session, …With the Alberta legislature is back in session, host Sarah O'Donnell, Journal columnist Paula Simons, content editor Kathy Kerr and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim sift through the first batch of bill introduced by the Redford government, including Bill 31: Protecting Alberta’s Environment Act and Bill 28: Modernizing Regional Governance Act. Then the quartet turns to this weekend’s federal Conservative convention in Calgary, sure to be haunted by the ongoing Senate scandal.
Bill 31: Protecting Alberta’s Environment Act
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ISYS/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_28/session_1/20120523_bill-031.pdf
Bill 28: Modernizing Regional Governance Act
http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ISYS/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_28/session_1/20120523_bill-028.pdf
Press release from Premier’s Office announcing Bill 28 consultation
http://alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=352749CB6B750-F9E8-8E65-7D3B2E10AC27250B
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Paula’s Picks:
Andrew Coyne’s Senate columns
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/10/30/andrew-coyne-to-recap-the-prime-minister-is-not-responsible-for-almost-anything/
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/10/28/andrew-coyne-in-the-duffy-affair-theres-just-no-honour-among-liars-any-more/
Court documents related to Toronto Mayor Rob Ford investigation
http://www.scribd.com/doc/180496147/Court-documents-link-Toronto-Mayor-Rob-Ford-to-investigation-BRAZEN-ITO-REDACTIONS-APPLIED#download
Toronto Star: It’s not over by Kevin Donovan
http://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2013/11/01/rob_ford_crack_video_the_story_behind_the_bombshell_investigation.html
Kathy’s pick:
The Orenda by Joseph Boyden
http://arts.nationalpost.com/2013/09/06/book-review-the-orenda-by-joseph-boyden/
http://www.josephboyden.com/
Sarah’s pick:
Propublica’s Officials Say the Darndest Things tumblog
http://officialssay.tumblr.com/
Mariam’s pick:
This Hour Has 22 Minutes: “Tories” by Borde
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mhmimbcn4M&list=PL5D3435420313F499tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/117030850The Press Gallery #10: The Landslide editionFri, 25 Oct 2013 17:11:42 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-10-the
00:22:12Edmonton JournalnoThere’s a new mayor in Edmonton and columnists Graham Thomson and Paula Simons join host Sarah O’Donnell and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim to talk about the results and what the civic election means for provincial-municipal relations in Alberta. The panel then talks about the Wildrose Party’s plan to rip out some pages in its policy book this weekend and what those policies might be replaced with. The show concludes with Good Stuff from the Gallery, where panelists offer their picks for great political reading, viewing or listening.
Links from the Gallery
Wildrose Annual General Meeting
http://www.wildrose.ca/agm/agm-2013/
Graham’s Good Stuff
Dirty South: The Foul Legacy of Louisiana Oil by Kevin Silverstein
http://harpers.org/archive/2013/11/dirty-south/
Sarah’s Good Stuff
City of Edmonton unofficial poll by poll civic election results
http://edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/elections/Unofficial_Results_by_Voting_Station.pdf
How the Race was Won by Paula Simons
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Simons+race+Iveson+campaign+courted+young+Edmonton+families/9068802/story.html
Paula’s Good Stuff
Leonardo & the Last Supper by Ross King
http://www.randomhouse.ca/books/92836/leonardo-and-the-last-supper-by-ross-king
Ross King’s web site
http://rosskingbooks.com/
King Strips away myths around Da Vinci by Michael Hingston
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/books/Hingston+King+strips+away+myths+surrounding+Vinci/9078488/story.html
Mariam’s Good Stuff
Air Canada’s letter to Edmonton Airports CEO Reg Milley
http://www.scribd.com/doc/178524792/Letter-to-Reg-Milley-from-Air-Canada
Sen. Mike Duffy’s speech to Senate
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/10/23/full-text-mike-duffys-shocking-1750-word-speech-in-the-senate/
Sen. Pamela Wallin’s speech to Senate
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/10/23/pamela-wallins-3000-word-speech-to-the-senate-full-text/There’s a new mayor in Edmonton and columnists Gr…There’s a new mayor in Edmonton and columnists Graham Thomson and Paula Simons join host Sarah O’Donnell and provincial affairs reporter Mariam Ibrahim to talk about the results and what the civic election means for provincial-municipal relations in Alberta. The panel then talks about the Wildrose Party’s plan to rip out some pages in its policy book this weekend and what those policies might be replaced with. The show concludes with Good Stuff from the Gallery, where panelists offer their picks for great political reading, viewing or listening.
Links from the Gallery
Wildrose Annual General Meeting
http://www.wildrose.ca/agm/agm-2013/
Graham’s Good Stuff
Dirty South: The Foul Legacy of Louisiana Oil by Kevin Silverstein
http://harpers.org/archive/2013/11/dirty-south/
Sarah’s Good Stuff
City of Edmonton unofficial poll by poll civic election results
http://edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/elections/Unofficial_Results_by_Voting_Station.pdf
How the Race was Won by Paula Simons
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Simons+race+Iveson+campaign+courted+young+Edmonton+families/9068802/story.html
Paula’s Good Stuff
Leonardo & the Last Supper by Ross King
http://www.randomhouse.ca/books/92836/leonardo-and-the-last-supper-by-ross-king
Ross King’s web site
http://rosskingbooks.com/
King Strips away myths around Da Vinci by Michael Hingston
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/books/Hingston+King+strips+away+myths+surrounding+Vinci/9078488/story.html
Mariam’s Good Stuff
Air Canada’s letter to Edmonton Airports CEO Reg Milley
http://www.scribd.com/doc/178524792/Letter-to-Reg-Milley-from-Air-Canada
Sen. Mike Duffy’s speech to Senate
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/10/23/full-text-mike-duffys-shocking-1750-word-speech-in-the-senate/
Sen. Pamela Wallin’s speech to Senate
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/10/23/pamela-wallins-3000-word-speech-to-the-senate-full-text/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/115936359The Press Gallery #9: The New & Noteworthy editionFri, 18 Oct 2013 14:18:19 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-9-the-new
00:23:31Edmonton JournalnoWith the days winding down to Edmonton’s civic election, columnists David Staples, Graham Thomson, and Paula Simons sit down with host Sarah O’Donnell to assess the contest for mayor and the state of the front-runners’ campaigns. From there, they jump to federal politics and the Harper government’s Speech from the Throne before moving back to provincial affairs to offer some initial thoughts on two reports released Thursday morning by Alberta’s ethics commissioner into the conduct of Edmonton-Manning MLA Peter Sandhu.
LINKS FROM THE GALLERY
Full text of federal Speech from the Throne
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/10/16/full-text-of-the-speech-from-the-throne-oct-16-2013/
Reports from Alberta’s ethics commissioner into allegations involving MLA Peter Sandhu
http://www.ethicscommissioner.ab.ca/oec/Investigation%20Reports/2013/final%20report_FINAL.pdf
http://www.ethicscommissioner.ab.ca/oec/Investigation%20Reports/2013/Sandhu%20Lobbying%20Report%20Final.pdf
Paula’s pick:
Imported politics by Charles Rusnell
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-mla-linked-to-alleged-smear-campaign-against-journalist-1.2054176
David’s pick:
Edmonton mayoral candidate profiles by Gordon Kent http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Mayoral+rooted+desire+change+world+Diotte+says/9027080/story.html
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Interests+social+justice+financial+stewardship+Karen/9027043/story.html
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Iveson+likes+dirt+under+fingernails+respite+from+council/9027153/story.html
Sarah’s pick:
Strange Brew by Omar Mouallem
http://vueweekly.com/front/story/strange_brew/With the days winding down to Edmonton’s civic el…With the days winding down to Edmonton’s civic election, columnists David Staples, Graham Thomson, and Paula Simons sit down with host Sarah O’Donnell to assess the contest for mayor and the state of the front-runners’ campaigns. From there, they jump to federal politics and the Harper government’s Speech from the Throne before moving back to provincial affairs to offer some initial thoughts on two reports released Thursday morning by Alberta’s ethics commissioner into the conduct of Edmonton-Manning MLA Peter Sandhu.
LINKS FROM THE GALLERY
Full text of federal Speech from the Throne
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/10/16/full-text-of-the-speech-from-the-throne-oct-16-2013/
Reports from Alberta’s ethics commissioner into allegations involving MLA Peter Sandhu
http://www.ethicscommissioner.ab.ca/oec/Investigation%20Reports/2013/final%20report_FINAL.pdf
http://www.ethicscommissioner.ab.ca/oec/Investigation%20Reports/2013/Sandhu%20Lobbying%20Report%20Final.pdf
Paula’s pick:
Imported politics by Charles Rusnell
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-mla-linked-to-alleged-smear-campaign-against-journalist-1.2054176
David’s pick:
Edmonton mayoral candidate profiles by Gordon Kent http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Mayoral+rooted+desire+change+world+Diotte+says/9027080/story.html
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Interests+social+justice+financial+stewardship+Karen/9027043/story.html
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Iveson+likes+dirt+under+fingernails+respite+from+council/9027153/story.html
Sarah’s pick:
Strange Brew by Omar Mouallem
http://vueweekly.com/front/story/strange_brew/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/114896383The Press Gallery #8: The Sincere Apologies editionFri, 11 Oct 2013 17:49:19 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-8-the
00:22:54Edmonton JournalnoJournal health reporter Keith Gerein and senior reporter Sheila Pratt crowd into in The Press Gallery with Sarah O’Donnell, Graham Thomson and Paula Simons to discuss home care changes, Alberta’s economic summit and the controversy around severance paid to staff departing from the premier’s office. Good Stuff from the Gallery wraps the show.
LINKS FROM THE GALLERY
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s review of Global TV’s request related to Stephen Carter's severance
http://www.scribd.com/doc/174858492/The-Office-of-the-Information-and-Privacy-Commissioner-s-review
Oct. 10th press release from Premier’s office on salary disclosure
http://alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=351526E5132D2-0862-0568-A5CF89F7EA8CF31A
Oct. 10th Wildrose press release on severance disclosure issue
http://www.wildrose.ca/feature/redford-flouting-the-law-to-hide-severance-payout-smith/
Paula’s Pick
The Dilettantes by Michael Hingston
http://michaelhingston.com/book/
Graham’s Pick
Alberta Finance’s Budget 2014 online survey
https://extranet.gov.ab.ca/opinio6/s?s=16104
Sheila’s Pick
Alberta Economic Summit video
http://alberta.ca/Economic-Summit.cfm
Sarah’s Pick
Escape from Camp 14 by Blaine Harden
http://www.blaineharden.com/Journal health reporter Keith Gerein and senior r…Journal health reporter Keith Gerein and senior reporter Sheila Pratt crowd into in The Press Gallery with Sarah O’Donnell, Graham Thomson and Paula Simons to discuss home care changes, Alberta’s economic summit and the controversy around severance paid to staff departing from the premier’s office. Good Stuff from the Gallery wraps the show.
LINKS FROM THE GALLERY
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s review of Global TV’s request related to Stephen Carter's severance
http://www.scribd.com/doc/174858492/The-Office-of-the-Information-and-Privacy-Commissioner-s-review
Oct. 10th press release from Premier’s office on salary disclosure
http://alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=351526E5132D2-0862-0568-A5CF89F7EA8CF31A
Oct. 10th Wildrose press release on severance disclosure issue
http://www.wildrose.ca/feature/redford-flouting-the-law-to-hide-severance-payout-smith/
Paula’s Pick
The Dilettantes by Michael Hingston
http://michaelhingston.com/book/
Graham’s Pick
Alberta Finance’s Budget 2014 online survey
https://extranet.gov.ab.ca/opinio6/s?s=16104
Sheila’s Pick
Alberta Economic Summit video
http://alberta.ca/Economic-Summit.cfm
Sarah’s Pick
Escape from Camp 14 by Blaine Harden
http://www.blaineharden.com/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/113828955The Press Gallery #7: The Tainted Briefs editionFri, 04 Oct 2013 17:32:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-7-the
00:23:00Edmonton JournalnoThe Press Gallery: Episode #7: The Tainted Briefs edition
The Journal’s northern development reporter, Marty Klinkenberg, joins Sarah O’Donnell, Graham Thomson and Paula Simons to talk about a trio of issues connected to economics, the environment and energy. The panel discusses an Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench ruling looking at who should be able to officially express concerns about energy projects, the provincial government’s European mission to talk fuel quality standards and the latest plans for an economic summit. Stay tuned at the end for Good Stuff from the Gallery.
LINKS FROM THE GALLERY
Sarah’s Pick
How Detroit Went Broke by the Detroit Free Press
http://www.freep.com/interactive/article/20130915/NEWS01/130801004/Detroit-Bankruptcy-history-1950-debt-pension-revenue
Graham’s Pick
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: 5th Assessment Report Summary
http://www.climatechange2013.org/images/uploads/WGIAR5-SPM_Approved27Sep2013.pdf
Skeptical Science
http://skepticalscience.com/
Marty’s Pick
Politifact.com from The Tampa Bay Times
http://www.politifact.com/
Paula’s Pick
Come Barbarians by Todd Babiak
http://toddbabiak.com/books/come-barbarians/The Press Gallery: Episode #7: The Tainted Briefs…The Press Gallery: Episode #7: The Tainted Briefs edition
The Journal’s northern development reporter, Marty Klinkenberg, joins Sarah O’Donnell, Graham Thomson and Paula Simons to talk about a trio of issues connected to economics, the environment and energy. The panel discusses an Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench ruling looking at who should be able to officially express concerns about energy projects, the provincial government’s European mission to talk fuel quality standards and the latest plans for an economic summit. Stay tuned at the end for Good Stuff from the Gallery.
LINKS FROM THE GALLERY
Sarah’s Pick
How Detroit Went Broke by the Detroit Free Press
http://www.freep.com/interactive/article/20130915/NEWS01/130801004/Detroit-Bankruptcy-history-1950-debt-pension-revenue
Graham’s Pick
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: 5th Assessment Report Summary
http://www.climatechange2013.org/images/uploads/WGIAR5-SPM_Approved27Sep2013.pdf
Skeptical Science
http://skepticalscience.com/
Marty’s Pick
Politifact.com from The Tampa Bay Times
http://www.politifact.com/
Paula’s Pick
Come Barbarians by Todd Babiak
http://toddbabiak.com/books/come-barbarians/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/112796686The Press Gallery #6: Flying by the seat of our pants editionFri, 27 Sep 2013 18:19:58 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-6-flying-by
00:19:47Edmonton JournalnoEpisode #6: The flying by the seat of our pants edition
A trio of Journal columnists – David Staples, Paula Simons and Graham Thomson – mull the latest developments in Edmonton’s civic election and consider two conferences in Edmonton focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. They, along with host Sarah O’Donnell, wrap up with Good Stuff from the Gallery, their weekly suggestions on good reads or shows with a political edge.
Links from the Gallery:
Paula’s picks
http://www.randomhouse.ca/hazlitt/blog/david-gilmour-building-strong-stomachs
http://arts.nationalpost.com/2013/09/25/david-gilmour-there-isnt-a-racist-or-a-sexist-bone-in-my-body/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/david-gilmour-responds-after-remarks-on-female-writers-sparks-controversy/article14535257/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/as-a-student-of-david-gilmour-and-a-feminist-i-say-put-away-the-rope/article14563703/
David’s pick
http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/category/edmonton-commons/
Sarah’s pick
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/09/20/224511346/episode-487-the-trouble-with-the-poverty-line
Graham’s pick
http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21585091-biodiversity-once-preoccupation-scientists-and-greens-has-become-mainstreamEpisode #6: The flying by the seat of our pants e…Episode #6: The flying by the seat of our pants edition
A trio of Journal columnists – David Staples, Paula Simons and Graham Thomson – mull the latest developments in Edmonton’s civic election and consider two conferences in Edmonton focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. They, along with host Sarah O’Donnell, wrap up with Good Stuff from the Gallery, their weekly suggestions on good reads or shows with a political edge.
Links from the Gallery:
Paula’s picks
http://www.randomhouse.ca/hazlitt/blog/david-gilmour-building-strong-stomachs
http://arts.nationalpost.com/2013/09/25/david-gilmour-there-isnt-a-racist-or-a-sexist-bone-in-my-body/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/david-gilmour-responds-after-remarks-on-female-writers-sparks-controversy/article14535257/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/as-a-student-of-david-gilmour-and-a-feminist-i-say-put-away-the-rope/article14563703/
David’s pick
http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/category/edmonton-commons/
Sarah’s pick
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/09/20/224511346/episode-487-the-trouble-with-the-poverty-line
Graham’s pick
http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21585091-biodiversity-once-preoccupation-scientists-and-greens-has-become-mainstreamtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/111517317The Press Gallery #5: The Lawn Signs editionSat, 21 Sep 2013 06:31:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-5-the-lawn
00:22:57Edmonton JournalnoCity Hall columnist David Staples visits the studio with Sarah O’Donnell, Graham Thomson and Paula Simons to talk about Edmonton’s civic election and gauge how much interest there is in municipal issues at the Legislature going into the campaign. Panelists also explore the Alberta government’s plans for public sector pension reform and suggest some Good Stuff from the Gallery, their weekly recommendations for those looking for a political fix.City Hall columnist David Staples visits the stud…City Hall columnist David Staples visits the studio with Sarah O’Donnell, Graham Thomson and Paula Simons to talk about Edmonton’s civic election and gauge how much interest there is in municipal issues at the Legislature going into the campaign. Panelists also explore the Alberta government’s plans for public sector pension reform and suggest some Good Stuff from the Gallery, their weekly recommendations for those looking for a political fix.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/110266292The Press Gallery #2: Pot, pipelines and purse strings editionFri, 13 Sep 2013 20:12:24 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-2-pot
00:21:03Edmonton JournalnoThis week, Journal content editor Kathy Kerr sits in as the panel discusses Alberta Energy's pipeline safety review, the province's 2013-14 first quarter fiscal update and the pot-related true confessions seizing Canadian politics. Panelists wrap up with Good Stuff from the Gallery, recommended reading or viewing for those looking for a political fix this week.This week, Journal content editor Kathy Kerr sits…This week, Journal content editor Kathy Kerr sits in as the panel discusses Alberta Energy's pipeline safety review, the province's 2013-14 first quarter fiscal update and the pot-related true confessions seizing Canadian politics. Panelists wrap up with Good Stuff from the Gallery, recommended reading or viewing for those looking for a political fix this week.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/110265860The Press Gallery #1: The Kicking it off editionFri, 13 Sep 2013 20:08:30 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-1-the
00:21:03Edmonton JournalnoJoin Sarah O'Donnell, Graham Thomson, Paula Simons and their colleagues in The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal's politics podcast. This week, editorial page editor Richard Helm sits in as the panel tackles the high profile health queue-jumping report, the post-secondary power struggle between the province and the University of Alberta and latest developments in Alberta's $1.3-billion carbon capture & storage plans.Join Sarah O'Donnell, Graham Thomson, Paula Simon…Join Sarah O'Donnell, Graham Thomson, Paula Simons and their colleagues in The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal's politics podcast. This week, editorial page editor Richard Helm sits in as the panel tackles the high profile health queue-jumping report, the post-secondary power struggle between the province and the University of Alberta and latest developments in Alberta's $1.3-billion carbon capture & storage plans.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/110246314The Press Gallery #4: The Health & Harvest Moon editionFri, 13 Sep 2013 17:37:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-episode-4
00:23:18Edmonton JournalnoSenior reporter Sheila Pratt joins the panel this week to talk about at the executive overhaul at Alberta Health Services (1:00), the province’s new wetlands policy (8:43), Neil Young’s reaction to his Fort McMurray road trip (13:59) and their recommended Good Stuff from the Gallery (16:53).
Links from the Gallery
Janet Davidson’s Review of the Alberta Health Services Organization
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/org/ahs-org-report-on-structure.pdf
Alberta’s Wetland policy
http://www.wetlandpolicy.ca/alberta-wetland-policy/wetland-policy.html
The Texas Tribune: Government Employee Salaries database
http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/government-employee-salaries/
Getting to Maybe: Inside the Gang of Eight’s immigration deal by Ryan Lizza
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/06/24/130624fa_fact_lizza
Alberta Health Services’ former organizational chart
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/org/ahs-org-orgchart-previous.pdf
Far from certain Quebecers will side with PQ on values charter
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/09/11/andrew-coyne-far-from-certain-quebecers-will-side-with-pq-on-values-charter/Senior reporter Sheila Pratt joins the panel this…Senior reporter Sheila Pratt joins the panel this week to talk about at the executive overhaul at Alberta Health Services (1:00), the province’s new wetlands policy (8:43), Neil Young’s reaction to his Fort McMurray road trip (13:59) and their recommended Good Stuff from the Gallery (16:53).
Links from the Gallery
Janet Davidson’s Review of the Alberta Health Services Organization
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/org/ahs-org-report-on-structure.pdf
Alberta’s Wetland policy
http://www.wetlandpolicy.ca/alberta-wetland-policy/wetland-policy.html
The Texas Tribune: Government Employee Salaries database
http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/government-employee-salaries/
Getting to Maybe: Inside the Gang of Eight’s immigration deal by Ryan Lizza
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/06/24/130624fa_fact_lizza
Alberta Health Services’ former organizational chart
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/org/ahs-org-orgchart-previous.pdf
Far from certain Quebecers will side with PQ on values charter
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/09/11/andrew-coyne-far-from-certain-quebecers-will-side-with-pq-on-values-charter/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/109142033The Press Gallery #3: Back to the Books editionFri, 06 Sep 2013 16:31:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/edmontonjournal/the-press-gallery-episode-3
00:21:52Edmonton JournalnoJoin Sarah O'Donnell, Graham Thomson, Paula Simons and their colleagues in The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal's politics podcast. This week, senior reporter Sheila Pratt joins the panel to talk about the flurry of issues associated with the start of the school year (51 seconds), the premier’s trade mission to China (8 minutes), and the #MasonvsSmith debate series scheduled for university campuses across Alberta (12:50). Panelists wrap up with Good Stuff from the Gallery, recommended reading or viewing for those looking for a political fix this week (17:50).
Links from the Gallery
Wrong Answer: The Case Against Algebra II by Nicholson Baker
http://harpers.org/archive/2013/09/wrong-answer/
The Intermittently True Adventures of Moishe “Two-Gun” Cohen
http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2013/09/05/the-intermittently-true-adventures-of-moishetwo-gun-cohen/
Dirty Wars by Jeremy Scahill
http://dirtywars.org/jeremy-scahillJoin Sarah O'Donnell, Graham Thomson, Paula Simon…Join Sarah O'Donnell, Graham Thomson, Paula Simons and their colleagues in The Press Gallery, Edmonton Journal's politics podcast. This week, senior reporter Sheila Pratt joins the panel to talk about the flurry of issues associated with the start of the school year (51 seconds), the premier’s trade mission to China (8 minutes), and the #MasonvsSmith debate series scheduled for university campuses across Alberta (12:50). Panelists wrap up with Good Stuff from the Gallery, recommended reading or viewing for those looking for a political fix this week (17:50).
Links from the Gallery
Wrong Answer: The Case Against Algebra II by Nicholson Baker
http://harpers.org/archive/2013/09/wrong-answer/
The Intermittently True Adventures of Moishe “Two-Gun” Cohen
http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2013/09/05/the-intermittently-true-adventures-of-moishetwo-gun-cohen/
Dirty Wars by Jeremy Scahill
http://dirtywars.org/jeremy-scahill